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Cherubhead

Cherubhead explores the powerful teachings from philosopher Niccolo Machiavelli through an interpersonal setting. Catherine, a social scientist, guides orphan Ellie to solitary socialite Marie Annette. Unbeknownst to them, Catherine also invites Sophie Piero- a rebellious freedom fighter- to the house to protect Ellie from Marie's radicalized views of power and control.

"An ambitious debut feature from nineteen-year-old Sarah Legg...Cherubhead is a bold statement from young filmmakers."
-Revelation International Film Festival

  • Sarah Legg
    Director
    Poppy
  • Sarah Legg
    Writer
    Poppy
  • Sarah Annelise Legg
    Producer
    Poppy
  • Angelina Curtis
    Key Cast
    "Ellie"
    Strayed, Get A Job Ya Bum
  • Nicola Kinnane
    Key Cast
    "Sophie"
    The Light
  • Sarah Legg
    Key Cast
    "Marie"
    Poppy
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Genres:
    Drama, thriller, psychological, political, allegory
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 40 minutes
  • Production Budget:
    2,000 AUD
  • Country of Origin:
    Australia
  • Country of Filming:
    Australia
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Wa Made Film Festival
    Perth
    Australia
    March 13, 2022
    International Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Septimius Awards
    Amsterdam
    Netherlands
    June 7, 2022
    Award Nominee: Best Oceanic Film and Best Oceanic Actress
  • Revelation International Film Festival
    Perth
    Australia
    July 12, 2022
    Official Selection
  • Black Hat Film Festival
    Budapest
    Award Winner: Best Director
  • WA Screen Culture Awards
    Perth
    Australia
    December 4, 2022
    Award Nominee: Innovation in a Feature Film
Director Biography - Sarah Legg

Sarah is a young writer and director focusing on current social and political issues the youth of today and tomorrow are facing.

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Director Statement

Cherubhead focuses on power. Who has power, who can give power and who can take it away.

This film has been made to empower young adults-in particular young adult females- to stay firm to who they are and what is right in the most adverse of circumstances.

In this time of great international change and turmoil, Cherubhead is a call for us to question those with power and evaluate how their choices are impacting younger generations.

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The up-right Marie represents the Prince or the Conqueror.

Sophie Piero represents a population that was once a democracy or 'free people' and has been conquered by a Monarch or Dictator.

Our young orphaned Ellie represents a country that has been conquered by a prince but previously served under a different Dictator.

Let the ideas and political readings manifest from the tense interactions and layers of details packed into this film.

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"From the moment Cherubhead started, I knew we had unearthed some impressive talent in writer, producer, director and actor Sarah Legg."
-Matthew Eeles, Cinema Australia

"Cherubhead is a bold statement from young filmmakers"
-Revelation Film Festival