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Second Nature

Directed by Bridget Ikin
Australia
2025
24 mins

Synopsis

Through home videos, filmmaker Bridget Ikin reflects on her life and relationship with her mother in this raw and poignant autobiography.

Screens with Sundays

'Second Nature' is screening with

Sundays

Fri, 5 Jun 3pm

State Theatre

Sundays

Sat, 6 Jun 6:30pm

Ritz Randwick – Cinema 3

Sundays

Sun, 7 Jun 4:30pm

Hayden Orpheum Cremorne – Cinema 5
  • Year
    2025
  • Classification
    All Ages
  • Country
    Australia, New Zealand
  • Language
    In English
  • Director
    Bridget Ikin
  • Producer
    Bridget Ikin
  • Screenwriter
    Bridget Ikin
  • Editor
    Lindi Harrison
  • Premiere
    World Premiere
  • Company Credits
    Festival Contact: Bridget Ikin

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