Sweet Country

"Justice itself is put on trial"

2018 1h 53m EN

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6.6

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★6.6TMDB · 222

WesternCrimeThrillerDrama

Synopsis

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In 1929, an Australian Aboriginal stockman kills a white station owner in self-defense and goes on the lam, pursued by a posse.

“Justice itself is put on trial”

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Cast

Hamilton Morris
Sam Kelly
Bryan Brown
Sergeant Fletcher
Sam Neill
Fred Smith
Thomas M. Wright
Mick Kennedy
Ewen Leslie
Harry March
Matt Day
Judge Taylor
Gibson John
Archie
Natassia Gorey Furber
Lizzie

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Warwick Thornton
Writers: Steven McGregor, David Tranter
Languages: English
Countries: Australia

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ERA

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Released 8 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Warwick Thornton, shot by Warwick Thornton. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Michael Yezerski. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Nick Meyers shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Hamilton Morris and Bryan Brown and Sam Neill carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Justice itself is put on trial".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt6958212 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Warwick Thornton directs. Warwick Thornton behind the camera. Michael Yezerski scores. Nick Meyers cuts. Produced in Australia. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 8 years ago.
2Directed by Warwick Thornton, shot by Warwick Thornton. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Michael Yezerski. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Nick Meyers shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Hamilton Morris and Bryan Brown and Sam Neill carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Justice itself is put on trial".
7IMDB entry: tt6958212 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Classified under 12 themes, including "australia", "rape", "court case", "slavery".

The technical file

Cinematography: Warwick Thornton
Original score: Michael Yezerski
Editing: Nick Meyers
Production design: Tony Cronin
Costume design: Heather Wallace
Makeup / hair: Rebecca Buratto
Sound: Lachlan Harris
Stunt coordinator: Reg Roordink
Runtime: 113 min · 1h 53m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Sweet Country (2018)

Awards

AACTA Award for Best Original Screenplay
AACTA Award for Best Editing
AACTA Award for Best Direction
AACTA Award for Best Cinematography
AACTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role
AACTA Award for Best Film

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Gimly2018-01-31
★ 7/10
I went in to Sweet Country completely blind, had no idea what it was about, knew literally nothing beyond Sam Neill being in it, and the fact that it was called "Sweet Country" (good thing too, 'cause the trailer I watched for it a week later spoils literally the most important and final plot point). Sweet Country is a slow-burn venture in the right way, that makes some odd stylistic choices which perhaps would have better served a different sort of movie. A distinctive film for a year that has had a lot of same-same movies. Final rating:★★★½ - I really liked it. Would strongly recommend you give it your time.

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