Mon, 27 May
|Caloundra
The New Boy. Reconciliation Week Special Event Screening
Cate Blanchett, newcomer Aswan Reid and Wayne Blair star in this film, set in 1940 about a young orphan boy who arrives in the dead of night at a remote monastery run by a renegade Nun. Music by Nick Cave and Warren Ellis. Support Aus film. " A masterpiece." The Australian
Time & Location
27 May 2024, 7:00 pm – 8:40 pm
Caloundra, 2/11 Bulcock St, Caloundra QLD 4551, Australia
About the Event
The New Boy film trailer HERE
The New Boy is a significant and beautiful to watch Australian drama filmwritten and directed by Warwick Thorntonand starring Aswan Reid as the title character, alongside Cate Blanchett, Wayne Blair and Deborah Mailman. Blanchett also helped produced the film.
It follows a young orphan boy, (Reid) who is brought into a Chrsitian monastery, run by a renegade nun, (Blanchett) where he begins to question his faith and loyalty to his heritage.
The film premiered at Cannes and is welcome addition to our Reconciliation Week screenings which, also celebrate Australian film making.
Music by Nick Cave and Warren Ellis.
" A masterpiece." The Australian
"Where this story goes is fascinating and provocative, continually challenging the audience to consider the underlying ideas swirling around within the narrative." Rich Cline
"Impressive newcomer Aswan Reid is fantastic as the unnamed Aboriginal boy in this beautifully mounted drama from Warwick Thornton." Radio Times
Tickets
The New Boy
$15.75Kids Tix
$11.00Family/Group Pass (admits 4)
$50.00
Total
$0.00