Down Under is an Australian black comedy drama film set in the aftermath of the 2005 Cronulla riots.[1][2] It is written and directed by Abe Forsythe.[3]
Down Under | |
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![]() Theatrical film poster | |
Directed by | Abe Forsythe |
Written by | Abe Forsythe |
Produced by | Jodi Matterson |
Starring | |
Cinematography | Lachlan Milne |
Edited by | Drew Thompson |
Music by | Piers Burbrook de Vere |
Release date | 11 August 2016 (2016-08-11) |
Running time | 88 minutes |
Country | Australia |
Language | English |
On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 63% based on 19 reviews, with an average rating of 6.6/10.[4]
Award | Category | Subject | Result |
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AACTA Awards (6th) |
Best Original Screenplay | Abe Forsythe | Nominated |
Best Supporting Actor | Damon Herriman | Nominated | |
AFCA Award | Best Film | Jodi Matterson | Nominated |
CGA Award | Best Casting in a Feature Film | Kirsty McGregor | Won |
Stevie Ray | Won | ||
Fantastic Fest | Best Picture | Abe Forsythe | Won |
Best Director | Won | ||