Serenades(2001)
Caught in a clash of cultures, love is an impossible desire.
Serenades Synopsis
Set in the 1890s in the central desert region of Australia, 'Serenades' tells the tale of Jila who is conceived when her Afghan cameleer father wins her Aboriginal mother in a card game.
Serenades (2001) is a drama and romance film directed by Mojgan Khadem, released on May 31, 2001 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Aden Young, Alice Haines, Siniša Ćopić and Bille Brown. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Mojgan Khadem
- Writers:
- Mojgan Khadem, Christine Stevens, Rolf de Heer
- Producers:
- Sandra Levy
- Cinematographer:
- Russell Boyd
- Composer:
- Davood A. Tabrizi
- Production:
- Southern Star Sandra Levy, South Australian Film Corporation, Australian Film Finance Corporation
- Status:
- Released
Serenades (2001) Trailer
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Serenades Cast & Crew
Main cast
Aden Young
as Johann
- Alice Haines
Alice Haines
as Jila
- Siniša Ćopić
Siniša Ćopić
as Shir Mohammed
Bille Brown
as Pastor Hoffman
David Gulpilil
as Rainman
Nico Lathouris
as Mullah Jalal-Shah
Rodney Afif
as Abdullah
- Katayla Williams
Katayla Williams
as Jila (aged 7)
- Ben Winsor
Ben Winsor
as Johann (aged 12)
David Ngoombujarra
as Joseph
- Eileen Darley
Eileen Darley
as Amelia
- Yiani Harpas
Yiani Harpas
as Amir
Key crew
Directed by Mojgan Khadem, written by Mojgan Khadem, Christine Stevens and Rolf de Heer, produced by Sandra Levy.
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Serenades Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 5 ratings.
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Serenades – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Serenades online?
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Who stars in Serenades?
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The main cast of Serenades (2001) includes Aden Young, Alice Haines, Siniša Ćopić, Bille Brown and David Gulpilil. The film was directed by Mojgan Khadem. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Serenades released?
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Serenades was released on May 31, 2001 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is Serenades worth watching?
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Serenades (2001) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Serenades?
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