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TheNewBoy Review: Cate Blanchett & Aswan Reid Shine In Thornton’s Faith-Testing Drama [Cannes]
Christianity offers the teachings of Jesus in the form of his commandments as a way to live like him, but there are arguments made that a Bible isn’t necessary to be a decent human being. In his latest feature, which premiered at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, writer-director Warwick Thornton examines these competing topics with sincerity and wonder. With his story and direction comes magical encounters that intermingle culture and new religion from a child’s perspective.
At the monastery, orphaned boys are raised and eventually baptized as Christians until they are 13 years old. At that point, they are sent off to join society and work at sheep stations, a process Sister Eileen knows is for the good of God’s glory. In order to continue her work, she must dupe the government by signing the deceased senior priest’s signature in order to continue receiving goods for the benefit of the monastery.
These elements and Thornton’s spiritually are elevated, and the morally simple concepts examined throughout are poetry in motion. These lessons, along with the strikingly picturesque visuals, offer an experience that is worth the watch even if we may not understand the ride on which at first. To make a film based on religion with such childlike wonder, one that is free of judgment, is beautiful. Thornton has created something profound and special.
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