In the anarchic town of Seaside, nowhere near the sea, puppeteers Judy and Punch are trying to resurrect their marionette show. The show is a hit due to Judy's superior puppeteering but Punch's driving ambition and penchant for whisky lead to an inevitable tragedy that Judy must avenge.
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Mia Wasikowska
Judy
Damon Herriman
Punch
Benedict Hardie
Derrick Fairweather
Terry Norris
Scaramouche
Don Bridges
The Preacher
Brenda Palmer
Maid Maude
Tom Budge
Mr. Frankly
Virginia Gay
Ma
Eddie Baroo
Nordic Man
Michael M. Foster
Pimp
Director
Mirrah Foulkes
Screenplay
Mirrah Foulkes
Tagline
"A twisted tale of love, revenge and puppetry."
Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Production
Blue-Tongue Films, Film Victoria, VICE Media, Create NSW, Soundfirm, Pariah Productions, Screen Australia
SWITCH.
June 9, 2019
It’s always fantastic when an Australian film is a success, and even more so when there’s a female filmmaker at the helm. However, for something as unique and fresh as ‘Judy and Punch’ to come from Australia makes me genuinely proud. A period story with a message that’s vital to current society, Mirrah Foulkes is an exciting young storyteller, and I can’t wait to see what she has in store next. -...
Stephen Campbell
December 10, 2019
**_A fascinating socio-political study of proto-feminism mixed with exceptionally dark comedy_** >_Thence to see an Italian puppet play that is within the rayles there, which is very pretty, the best that ever I saw._ - Samuel Pepys (May 9, 1662); _The Diary of Samuel Pepys_ (1825) >_In my opinion the street Punch is one of those extravagant reliefs from the realities of life which would ...
Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots
August 31, 2020
The dark, absurd period fairy tale “Judy & Punch” makes an accurate observation (and a bold statement) about sex and violence in pop culture, and the mob mentality that can rapidly turn fear into savagery. This strange tale of puppetry, spousal abuse, murder, witchcraft, and revenge is based on the traditional 16th century Punch and Judy puppet show. It’s well told with a funny, sad, and modern fe...
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