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The New Boy is a 2023 Australian drama film written and directed by Warwick Thornton, and starring Aswan Reid as the title character, alongside Deborah Mailman, Wayne Blair, and Cate Blanchett, who was also a producer of the film.
Jul 6, 2023 · A nine-year-old Aboriginal orphan boy arrives at a remote monastery run by a renegade nun in 1940s Australia. The film explores colonialism, religion, identity, and resilience in a stunning cinematic achievement.
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- Drama, Fantasy, History
- Warwick Thornton
- 2023-07-06
Jun 6, 2023 · The New Boy depicts the mesmeric story of a 9-year-old Aboriginal orphan boy (Aswan Rei ...more. From award-winning director Warwick Thornton, #TheNewBoy only in cinemas from July 6.
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- 250.5K
- Roadshow Films
May 19, 2023 · Cate Blanchett and promising discovery Aswan Reid in 'The New Boy,' Warwick Thornton's drama of an Aboriginal child's struggle for spiritual survival.
The New Boy is a 2024 movie about a young Aboriginal orphan who joins a remote monastery run by a renegade nun. The film explores themes of faith, culture and identity, and has mixed reviews from critics.
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- Cate Blanchett
- Warwick Thornton
- History, Drama
Review. The New Boy. Colonial forces seek to stamp out Aboriginal spirituality in Warwick Thornton’s haunting outback fable. Thursday 8 June 2023. Written by Stephen A Russell....
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Jun 28, 2023 · The New Boy is a magical realist drama set in 1940s Australia, where a boy with mysterious powers is taken to a remote mission run by a renegade nun. The film explores the themes of survival, culture and colonisation, and is inspired by the director's personal experiences.