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One of the most acclaimed Australian films ever made, Samson & Delilah, picked up the Camera D'Or Un Certain Regard at the Cannes Festival.
Having already collected the Audience Award following its world premiere at the Adelaide Film Festival in March, the film wowed audiences and critics alike in Cannes to collect the award following its international premiere.
Samson and Delilah's world is small - an isolated Aboriginal community in the Central Australian desert. When tragedy strikes, they turn their backs on home and embark on a journey of survival. Lost, unwanted and alone, they discover that life isn't always fair, but love never judges.
Both lead actors – Rowan McNamara (Samson) and Marissa Gibson (Delilah) make their acting debuts in the film, with acclaimed short-film director Warwick Thornton presenting his feature film debut. Thornton is no stranger to international awards, having collected two In Berlin for his short films Nana (2008) and Green Bush (2005).
Described by veteran film critic Margaret Pomeranz on the ABC's At The Movies as '...one of the most wonderful films this country has ever produced.', the film is, unexpectedly, proving to be a big success in Australia at the box-office. On limited release, its screen averages have peaked at $22,000, easily beating out number one American blockbuster films Angels and Demons ($16,000) and Star Trek ($14,500).
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