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Cate Blanchett and promising discovery Aswan Reid in 'The New Boy,' Warwick Thornton's drama of an Aboriginal child's struggle for spiritual survival.
Blanchett in imperious zealot mode is hard to resist, but Warwick Thornton’s story of orphans and evangelists in the 40s outback never quite fulfils its promise
The Aussie dream team discusses the spiritual subtext of their Un Certain Regard title 'The New Boy,' why the film was made in part "out of anger" and the "glamour and brutality" of Cannes.
The stellar film line-up for the 70th Sydney Film Festival has officially been announced. But if you find the program’s stacked catalogue a little daunting, we’ve got you covered – from messy queer cinema to Australian gothic horror, feminine rage, and tender romance, here’s your guide to some of the festival’s hidden gems. PAST LIVES …
The Sydney Film Festival has just unveiled its 2023 program of feature films, shorts and documentaries – and we've picked the best of the bunch for you.