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Confirmation

Confirmation

19777.00h 27m

Overview

Concerns a young boy's mystical experiences during his Confirmation. As the ceremony unfolds, figures from religion and mythology appear and impress on him the need to become a soldier of Christ.

Directed by Paul Bugden
Written by Paul Bugden
Produced by David E. Perry
Box OfficeBudget: $5K0

Top Cast

Richard Miller

Richard Miller

The Boy

Sheryl Sciro

Sheryl Sciro

The Mother

Bob Hughes

Bob Hughes

The Father

Luda Redding

Luda Redding

Virgin Mary

David Calcott

David Calcott

Bishop

J

Jenny Dibley

Nun #1

S

Sue Rutherford

Nun #2

A

Ann Morgan

Nun #3

V

Virginia Vagg

Nun #4

Richard Hill

Richard Hill

Priest

Themes & Keywords

australiasurrealreligionchurchcatholicchildhoodaboriginalshort filmindependent filmexperimentalavant garde

About Confirmation

Confirmation is a drama, fantasy film released in 1977 exploring themes of australia, surreal, religion, church, catholic, childhood. Directed by Paul Bugden, it stars Richard Miller, Sheryl Sciro, Bob Hughes. Concerns a young boy's mystical experiences during his Confirmation. As the ceremony unfolds, figures from religion and mythology appear and impress on him the need to become a soldier of Christ.

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