What For Marianne?

What for, Marianne? is a 1971 Australian television play that was the ABC's entry into the 1971 Prix Italia. It was filmed at Sydney University.

Premise
Marianne tries to break away from her parents and environment.

Cast

 * Kate Shiel as Marianne Malden
 * Betty Lucas as Mrs Malden, mother
 * John Treneman as Mr Malden, father
 * Shane Porteous as Jon Wright
 * Rowena Wallace as Kate Styles
 * Anthony Wager as Van Walker
 * Stuart Finch
 * Don Reid

Reception
The Age said the direction "had the Fellini touch" although the story "did irritate a bit."