Lotterywest Films

High Ground

High Ground Mon 4 – Sun 10 Jan Lotterywest Films, Somerville Auditorium Mon 4 – Sun 10 Jan Lotterywest Films, Somerville Auditorium $10 – $19

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Mon 4 – Sun 10 Jan at Lotterywest Films, Somerville Auditorium, from $10 – $19

‘A gripping, visually spectacular revenge thriller.’

Hollywood Reporter

In remote Yolŋu County, Arnhem Land, two men are on a mission to prevent a bloody war. One is an independent-minded bounty hunter, who has left the police force after an operation gone wrong results in the massacre of an Indigenous tribe. The other is an Aboriginal tracker and the only known massacre survivor. Travis (Simon Baker) is looking for redemption. Gutjuk (Jacob Junior Nayinggul) is trying to save the last of his family. Together they are hunting down Baywarra (Sean Mununggurr), the leader of a defiant mob.

High Ground is a Western-style revenge drama partly inspired by real events. Nearly 20 years in the making, Stephen Maxwell Johnson has created a visually spectacular film that uncovers some ugly truths. Shot on location in Kakadu National Park and Arnhem Land the narrative viewpoint is balanced between traditional owners and the colonisers. The result is a film with all the breathtaking beauty and savage ugliness of this country. It’s a tense and brutal action thriller and an important reckoning with the past.

: Director

Stephen Johnson

Cast

Simon Baker, Jacob Junior Nayinggul, Jack Thompson, Callan Mulvey, Caren Pistorius, Ryan Corr

Writers

Chris Anastassiades

Cinematographer

Andrew Commis

Editors

Jill Bilcock, Hayley Miro Browne, Karryn de Cinque

Producers

David Jowsey, Wityana Marika, Maggie Miles, Greer Simpkin

Music

Miriam Ashley, Wityana Marika, Yirrmal Marika: traditional songs

Duration

104 mins

Language

English, Yolngu
: Seats cannot be saved prior to gates opening at 6pm.
Any items left on seats prior to 6pm will be taken to lost property.

Picnics and BYO drinks are very welcome. There is various seating available including deck chairs, bean bags and regular chairs. There is limited seating within the venue.

Please note, reserving seats for friends who do not have a ticket does not guarantee them entry.

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: Gates open at 6pm, the film starts at 8pm.

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: Grab a 6 or 12 pack of vouchers and share the gift of an amazing cinema experience under the stars!

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: Sit back, relax and check out our Bar Menu. In the mood for pizza? Grab a delicious pie before the film from Charlies Pizza. View the menu here.

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Time & Location	Mon 4 – Sun 10 Jan Gates open 6pm \| Films start 8pm Lotterywest Films, Somerville Auditorium, UWA, 35 STIRLING HWY, CRAWLEY, WA, 6009 / Godroo Duration 104mins
Pricing	Adult: $19 Concession: $17 Friend: $16 Student: $13
Accessibility
Notes	English, Rirratjingu and Gunwinggu with English subtitles Check the Classification Seating by general admission. Seats cannot be saved prior to gates opening at 6pm. Any items left on seats prior to 6pm will be taken to lost property.
STAY COVID SAFE	Remember to stay home if you are sick, maintain social distancing and wash your hands regularly. Please visit our COVID Safe page for details on how to stay safe at the Festival.

High Ground

Mon 4 – Sun 10 Jan

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