Morgana is a 2019 feature documentary about Morgana Muses, a pornographic film star in her 50s.[1] The film is directed by Isabel Peppard and Josie Hess,[2][3] and produced by Karina Astrup of House of Gary.[4][5] The film premiered at Melbourne International Film Festival.[6] in August 2019.[7]
| Morgana | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | |
| Produced by | Karina Astrup |
| Starring | Morgana Muses |
| Cinematography |
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| Edited by | Jules De Ruvo |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
Production edit
The film had a successful Kickstarter campaign that was completed in August 2017[8] During this time, the project was covered by The Feed (Australian TV series) on SBS Viceland with Marc Fennell.[9]
Release edit
Morgana had its North American premiere at Fantasia Film Festival in August 2020.[10][11] The official trailer was launched as an exclusive on Indiewire on August 6,[12] and the film was acquired by Juno Films on August 27.[13][14]
Critical reception edit
On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 100% based on 17 reviews, with an average rating of 7.80/10.[15] Michele Galgana writing for Screen Anarchy said "Filmmakers Peppard and Hess craft a fantastic documentary with a clear story, that while extraordinary, deeply relatable and touching."[16] Anthony O'Connor writing for FilmInk said Morgana is "A poetic, moving, life-affirming yarn extolling the virtues of sex positivity and self expression."[17]
References edit
- ^ "From suburban housewife to porn star at 52: the emancipation of Morgana". the Guardian. July 27, 2017.
- ^ The Age, 2019,.
- ^ "Morgana Documentary". www.morganadocumentary.com.
- ^ "Posture Magazine champions underrepresented creators and entrepreneurs". July 13, 2017.
- ^ "House of Gary - Documentaries". www.houseofgary.com.
- ^ Melbourne International Film Festival, 2019
- ^ "Isabel Peppard and Josie Hess on MORGANA and Feminist Porn – Alexandra Heller-Nicholas interviews (World exclusive) – ALLIANCE OF WOMEN FILM JOURNALISTS".
- ^ "Morgana A Documentary Film. housewife. pornographer. artist". Kickstarter.
- ^ "Morgana Muses: Suicide; divorce; porn star at 52". Programs. July 27, 2017.
- ^ "FANTASIA'S THIRD WAVE OF TITLES". fantasiafestival.com.
- ^ Wissot, Lauren (August 20, 2020). ""There is No Expiration Date on Your Sexuality": Josie Hess and Isabel Peppard on Their Fantasia Festival-Debuting Doc Morgana | Filmmaker Magazine".
- ^ Erbland, Kate (August 6, 2020). "'Morgana' Trailer: An Unbelievable True Story About a Most Unexpected Porn Star and Director".
- ^ McNary, Dave (August 25, 2020). "Film News in Brief: Natalie Morales, Cyrina Fiallo Developing Miami Movie at Universal".
- ^ "Juno Films acquires Josie Hess and Isabel Peppard's 'Morgana'". IF Magazine. August 28, 2020.
- ^ "Morgana" – via www.rottentomatoes.com.
- ^ "Fantasia 2020 Review: MORGANA Strips Humanity Down to its Core". ScreenAnarchy. August 13, 2020.
- ^ "Morgana".