What for, Marianne? is a 1971 Australian television play that was the ABC's entry into the 1971 Prix Italia. It was filmed at Sydney University.[2][3]

What For Marianne?
Written byPeter Draffin
Directed byWolfgang Storch
ComposerJeff St John
Country of originAustralia
Original languageEnglish
Production
Running time50 mins
Production companyABC
Original release
NetworkABC
Release12 December 1971 (1971-12-12)[1]

Premise edit

Marianne tries to break away from her parents and environment.

Cast edit

Reception edit

The Age said the direction "had the Fellini touch" although the story "did irritate a bit."[4]

References edit

  1. ^ "TV Guide". The Age. 11 December 1971. p. 24.
  2. ^ "Our prize drama about un girl". The Age TV Guide. 9 December 1971. p. 2.
  3. ^ "TV Guide". The Age TV Guide. 9 December 1971. p. 8.
  4. ^ "Teletopics". The Age TV Guide. 16 December 1971. p. 2.