Source: SBS Online

Cate Shortland’s second feature was not at Cannes this year. Her debut, Somersault, had premiered there in Un Certain Regard, back in 2004; this one had been tipped for selection, perhaps even in Competition. Its omission now seems especially curious, given both the lack of female filmmakers in this year’s lineup (the official reason: none had films ready to submit), and the extraordinary achievement it represents.