Synopsis
When 16-year-old Jamie is introduced to a charismatic man, a friendship begins. As the relationship grows so do Jamies’ suspicious, until he finds his world threatened by both his loyalty for, and fear of, his newfound father-figure John Bunting, Australia’s most notorious serial killer.
Filmmaker
Justin Kurzel
In 2004 Justin Kurzel graduated from Film Directing at Victorian College of Arts. He has worked extensively in film and theatre as a designer and most recently, as a director. Snowtown
Filmography: Snowtown (2011)
Awards
Critics Week Special Mention
FIPRESCI Award Special Mention
CHICAGO FILM FESTIVAL
Gold Hugo for Best Film of After Dark Competition
AUSTRALIAN CINEMA ACADEMY AWARDS (AACTA)
Best Direction
Best Adapted Screenplay
Best Actor
Best Supporting Actress
Best Editing
Best Sound
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