The Model

This short explores subtle tensions in a relationship between an artist and his model. To the young beauty who has arrived to model nude, the aging painter (played by the director Jonathan Brough’s father) initially appears decent and respectful. But when she demands to see the painting before he is ready, and he refuses, his intentions are questioned. Based on a short story by American Bernard Malamud, this understated two-hander was invited to play at Cannes, in a special 1994 season of Kiwi shorts. It was Hawera-raised Brough’s second (self-funded) short.

I have every right to see it.

– The Model (Susannah Devereux) - talking about the painting

Key Cast & Crew

Jonathan Brough

Director, Editor, Writer

John Brough

As: Mr Clarke

Susannah Devereux

As: Ms Cuper

Di Oliver-Zahl

Producer

Simon Riera

Cinematographer

Bernard Malamud

Original Author