Gorgeous
Originally released in 1995. Gorgeous is a animation film. directed by Kaz Cooke. At just 10 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Judith Lucy, Kris McQuade, and Mick Molloy
Synopsis
Why do women and girls feel insecure about body image, and what thoughts tempt them towards eating disorders and other strange beauty rituals? Gorgeous follows the perils of cartoon character Hermoine the Modern Girl as she tackles plastic surgery, beauty therapy and bulimia in a feral fit of inadequacy. Undermined by her evil inner voice, otherwise known as Deirdre the Weird Fairy, Hermoine journeys from heavy chocolate biscuit abuse to tortuous treatment at the beauty salon, the boutique and the gym. After narrowly escaping the clutches of an out-of-control plastic surgeon, Hermoine finally rebels against Deidre’s obsession with eating behaviour and ‘beauty’ and proves that modern girls can stop feeling inadequate and regain their self-esteem.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Judith Lucy
as Hermoine (voice)
Kris McQuade
as Deirdre (voice)
Mick Molloy
as The Surgeon (voice)
Lynda Gibson
as Additional Characters (voice)
Tracy Harvey
as Additional Characters (voice) (as Tracey Harvey)
Denise Scott
as Additional Characters (voice)
Anthony Morgan
as Additional Characters (voice)
Susie Dee
as Additional Characters (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Catflap
- Film Australia
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gorgeous about?
Why do women and girls feel insecure about body image, and what thoughts tempt them towards eating disorders and other strange beauty rituals? Gorgeous follows the perils of cartoon character Herm...
Who directed Gorgeous?
Gorgeous was directed by Kaz Cooke.
How long is Gorgeous?
Gorgeous has a runtime of 0 hours and 10 minutes (10 minutes total).
When was Gorgeous released?
Gorgeous was released on July 21, 1995 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Gorgeous?
The main cast of Gorgeous includes Judith Lucy, Kris McQuade, Mick Molloy, Lynda Gibson, Tracy Harvey.