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2010 Festival programme.
Samson and Delilah
Sunday 28th February 7:00 PM - Theatre By The Lake
Director:Warwick Thornton
Cert:15 Year: 2009 Length:100mins
Country:Australia
Winner of the Golden Camera Cannes 2009, indigenous director Thornton points his camera at the characters of two troubled teenagers. Petrol-sniffing Samson and artist Delilah leave their homes to head for Alice Springs. Their adventures are bleak, depicted in documentary-like fashion, but with a powerful upbeat conclusion. The director's alcoholic brother plays Gonzo, a tramp who befriends them (and scene-steals with a great rendition of Tom Waits' Jesus gonna be here).
Critics
“The honest naturalism of the two young leads is the main reason for the film's intense grip and power.”
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