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The New Boy. 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. It follows a young Aboriginal Australian orphan boy who is brought into a Christian monastery, run by ...
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 stars Cate Blanchett and explores themes of spirituality, culture and survival.
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- Drama, Fantasy, History
- Warwick Thornton
- 2023-07-06
Jun 6, 2023 · From award-winning director Warwick Thornton, #TheNewBoy only in cinemas from July 6.The New Boy depicts the mesmeric story of a 9-year-old Aboriginal orphan...
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- Roadshow Films
May 19, 2023 · ‘The New Boy’ Review: Cate Blanchett Is the Star But Not the Standout of Warwick Thornton’s Striking Drama About Spiritual Survival. Gifted discovery Aswan Reid plays the title character, a ...
The New Boy is a 2024 film directed by Warwick Thornton and starring Cate Blanchett as a nun who takes in an Aboriginal orphan. 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
Mar 14, 2024 · The period is the 1940s, and one such child is brought forcibly to a secluded orphanage run by Sister Eileen (Cate Blanchett). With his wide, contemplative eyes and a seraphic crop of golden hair ...
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.
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