#66. Animal Kingdom
Director/Writer: David Michôd
Producers: Liz Watts (Little Fish)
Distributor: Rights Available.
The Gist: Welcome to the jungle known as the Melbourne underworld. Animal Kingdom uses this edgy locale to unspool a gripping tale of survival and revenge. Pope Cody, an armed robber on the run from a gang of renegade detectives, is in hiding, surrounded by his roughneck friends and family. Soon, Pope’s nephew, Joshua “J” Cody, arrives and moves in with his hitherto estranged relatives…(more)
Cast: Guy Pearce, Ben Mendelsohn and Joel Edgerton.
Why is it on the list?: I’d strongly suggest for cinephiles to check out David Michôd’s previous short film work, you’ll get a sense of where Australian cinema is headed. The skilled helmer knows how to use his tool belt, and watching the trailer for Animal Kingdom is like melting chocolate for a fondue – you gain calories just from the visuals.
Release Date/Status?: Receiving it’s world premiere in the World Dramatic Comp at Sundance, I’m thinking the big send out there will allow for it to be picked up for a guessing this will be the first title to sell. Look for a 2010 release via a company such as IFC Films.
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