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2011 · 120 min · NR

Snowtown

Directed by Justin Kurzel · Crime, Drama

Snowtown (2011) is a Crime film, directed by Justin Kurzel set in Adelaide and South Australia during the 1990s.

A serial killer, with a bleak tone. Themes of coming of age and family & loyalty run throughout.

Composer
Jed Kurzel
Cinematography
Adam Arkapaw
Cast
Lucas PittawayDaniel HenshallLouise HarrisFrank CwertniakMatthew HowardMarcus HowardAnthony GrovesRichard Green

The world of this film

Setting

Where
AdelaideSouth Australia
Setting
SuburbanRural
When
1990s

Premise & themes

Premise
Serial Killer
Themes
Coming Of AgeFamily & Loyalty
Tone
Bleak

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadChild Lead
Pacing
Slow Burn
Based on
True Story

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