Julia Leigh facts for kids

Julia Leigh is an Australian writer and film director, born in 1970. She is known for her novels and her first movie, Sleeping Beauty. This film was shown at the famous Cannes Film Festival in 2011. People have praised her books, like The Hunter and Disquiet, for their unique style.

Julia Leigh's Early Life

Julia Leigh was born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, in 1970. She is the oldest of three sisters. Her dad was a doctor, and her mom taught math.

Julia studied philosophy and law at the University of Sydney. She even became a lawyer in New South Wales. Later, she worked at the Australian Society of Authors. This job made her want to write more. Famous authors like Frank Moorhouse and Toni Morrison helped guide her writing. In 2009, Julia earned a special degree called a PhD in English from the University of Adelaide.

Julia Leigh's Writing and Film Career

Julia Leigh has written two well-known novels. These are The Hunter (published in 1999) and Disquiet (published in 2008). Both books received great reviews from critics. Disquiet won the Encore Award in 2009.

The novel The Hunter was made into a movie in 2011. It starred actors like Willem Dafoe and Sam Neill. Julia Leigh also wrote and directed her first movie, Sleeping Beauty, in 2011. This film is about a university student. It was chosen to compete at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival.

In 2016, Julia published a book called Avalanche. This book shares her own experiences with a medical process called in-vitro fertilisation, which helps people have children. A reviewer said the book was very generous. It shared personal experiences to help others understand. Julia received awards for her work on Avalanche and for a new novel she is writing.

Julia has spent time living in Paris, France, and New York City, USA. She also taught English at Barnard College in New York.

Filmography

• Sleeping Beauty (2011)

See also

In Spanish: Julia Leigh para niños