Melbourne author Rosalie Ham will visit Sunbury later this month to deliver a talk about the newly released feature film The Dressmaker, based on her novel.
Fans of the bestselling Australian gothic novel, a dark satire written by Ham, will be taken ‘behind the scenes’ of the screen version at the Sunbury library on November 19.
The film stars Kate Winslet, Judy Davis, Liam Hemsworth and Hugo Weaving, with a number of scenes shot at Little River and Werribee Park.
The Dressmaker, set in the 1950s, tells of Paris-based fashion designer Tilly Dunnage, who returns to her small hometown in country Victoria to right some past wrongs.
Hume councillor Adem Atmaca says the literary evening will feature discussions with Ham about the inspiration that brought about the novel, its characters, the film’s cast, costumes and locations – all of which are bringing
The Dressmaker, a uniquely Australian story, off the page and on to silver screens around the world.
“Rosalie was a nurse for 21 years before she took on a novel course at university almost by accident,” Cr Atmaca said.
“The Dressmaker came about as she learnt the craft of novel-writing at RMIT, and it’s a spectacular piece of work.
“Guests at the Sunbury library talk will be in for a treat because Rosalie is keen to give a real insight into her craft, with many years of experience as a literature teacher.”
Participants will be able to get signed copies of Ham’s bestselling novel and find out what it takes to work with some of Hollywood’s biggest names.
The Dressmaker literary evening runs from 6.30pm to 8pm. Details, www.humelibraries.vic.gov.au
