Snowtown
Cast: Lucas Pittaway, Daniel Henshall
Director: Justin Kurzel
Genre: Thriller, Drama
Running Time: 120 minutes
Synopsis: When 16-year-old Jamie is introduced to a charismatic man, a friendship begins. As the relationship grows so do Jamie's suspicions, 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.
Starring Lucas Pittaway and Daniel Henshall and directed by Justin Kurzel (Blue Tounge). Snowtown is the first feature film to be produced by Warp Films Australia and marks the arrival of a major filmmaking talent. He has made a film as starkly confronting as it is beautifully controlled with impeccable performances throughout.
Snowtown had its world premiere at the Bigpond Adelaide Film Festival 2011 and won the Audience Award after two scheduled screenings and a third encore screening on closing weekend.
Release Date: May 19th, 2011
Website:
www.snowtownthemovie.com