Carlotta 2014
“She had to be extraordinary just to be ordinary”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 91 minutes
- Director
- Samantha Lang
- Networks
- Screen NSW, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Story Ark Productions
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is Carlotta?
Carlotta is a 2014 Australian television movie categorized as a drama. The film explores the life of a working-class boy from Balmain who eventually becomes a well-known showgirl and a legendary figure associated with Kings Cross.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2014
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 91 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 19, 2014
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- Australia
- Studios
- Screen NSW, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Story Ark Productions
- Genres
- TV Movie, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 4.7/10 from 11 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~91 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Screen NSW, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Story Ark Productions
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Overview
Carlotta is a 2014 Australian television movie categorized as a drama. The film explores the life of a working-class boy from Balmain who eventually becomes a well-known showgirl and a legendary figure associated with Kings Cross. In addition to gaining fame as a performer, the protagonist becomes a daytime television star and serves as a symbol of generational change. The narrative follows the early life of a young transgender girl originally raised as Richard Byron in 1950s Sydney. During her childhood, she begins to express a feminine identity, such as when she performs the song S Wonderful for her parents. This expression of identity is met with negative reactions from her family, including disapproval from her mother and violence from her father. The film has a runtime of one hour and thirty-one minutes and was released in Australia on June 19, 2014. The character eventually adopts the name Carol Kaye.
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“A gripping exploration of tv movie and drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Carlotta worth watching?
Carlotta holds a community rating of 4.7/10 based on 11 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging TV Movie, Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Carlotta and when was it released?
Carlotta is a feature film with a runtime of 91 minutes. It was released in 2014. Release status: Released.
Who directed Carlotta?
Carlotta was directed by Samantha Lang.
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