Beasts of the Southern Wild

Year

2012

Duration

91 minutes

Genres

Drama

Language

English

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A beguiling blend of fantasy and drama seen through the eyes of a remarkable child, this beautifully shot story of an isolated community threatened by a storm puts a unique twist on Southern Gothic storytelling. Six-year-old Hushpuppy is given to pondering her place in the universe, making her ultra-aware of the strange and wonderful world around her in the Louisiana bayou (the wetlands outside of New Orleans). The little girl learns about survival skills from her spirited dad and at school, her own imagination allowing her to soar above everyday hardships. But as her community is transformed by heavy flooding, Hushpuppy and her neighbours face a surreal new reality and must muster an even greater resilience to save the place they call home.

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Benh Zeitlin

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Contains moderate threat, injury detail and potentially dangerous behaviour.

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Beasts of the Southern Wild

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Year

Duration

Genres

Language

Synopsis

Director/s

Cast (in alphabetical order)

Also available with this film on Into Film+

2 RESOURCES

Additional details

Classification

Engaging for ages

Subtitles available

Also available with this film on Into Film+

2 RESOURCES

Resources To Use With This Film

I Am Not A Witch: Film Guide

Moving Image Arts

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Whale Rider(2002)

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Amélie(2001)

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