Orphaned and detached teenager Josh is taken in by his grandma and fast becomes embroiled in the crime-fuelled lives of his uncles. Josh’s family repeatedly humiliate the Australian authorities and soon find themselves targeted by a police vigilante death squad. Reminiscent of gritty Australian dramas The Boys and Chopper, this sobering and thrilling tale is supported by outstanding acting from the entire cast – including Australia’s biggest export, Guy Pearce. Winner of the World Cinema Jury Prize at Sundance Film Festival 2010.
Animal Kingdom
Directed by David Michôd