Samson & Delilah

  • 101'
  • Australia
  • 2009
Warwick Thornton also bases his fourth film, just like his earlier work, on the situation of Australian aboriginals. Delilah, who is not easily frightened, earns just enough by painting clothing to buy food for her grandmother. When she's not painting, she pushes her grandma in a wheelchair to the doctor. Samson is worse off: in order to suppress his hunger, he sniffs glue. If he wants to amuse himself, he can choose between throwing stones or digging holes. When, after a tragic turn, the two finally dare flee their village, a local viaduct seems to be a suitable springboard to the rest of the world.
The life of the two teenagers is difficult, not lastly because of the suffocating monotony. With several visual and audio jokes, Thornton manages to make much of the misery bearable.

  • 101'
  • Australia
  • 2009
Director
Warwick Thornton
Country of production
Australia
Year
2009
Festival Edition
IFFR 2010
Length
101'
Medium
35mm
Languages
English, Warlpiri
Producer
Kath Shelper
Production Company
Scarlett Pictures Pty Ltd.
Sales
Elle Driver
Screenplay
Warwick Thornton
Cinematography
Warwick Thornton
Local Distributor
Cinéart Netherlands
Website
http://www.samsonanddelilah.com.au/
Director
Warwick Thornton
Country of production
Australia
Year
2009
Festival Edition
IFFR 2010
Length
101'
Medium
35mm
Languages
English, Warlpiri
Producer
Kath Shelper
Production Company
Scarlett Pictures Pty Ltd.
Sales
Elle Driver
Screenplay
Warwick Thornton
Cinematography
Warwick Thornton
Local Distributor
Cinéart Netherlands
Website
http://www.samsonanddelilah.com.au/