Nicholas Hoult, Charlie Hunnam and George MacKay also star in Justin Kurzel's period film, which will make its world premiere in Toronto's Gala section on Sept. 11.
Shaun Grant adapted the screenplay from Peter Carey’s Man Booker prize-winning novel, which sheds light on Australia's brutal past. Spanning the younger years of Ned’s life to the time leading up to his death at the age of 25, the film explores the blurred boundaries between what is bad and what is good and the motivations behind the demise of its hero. Youth and tragedy collide inThe film was produced by Hal Vogel, Liz Watts, Paul Ranford and Kurzel.
Added IFC Films co-president Lisa Schwartz: “We are thrilled to bring this extraordinary true story to audiences across North America. Particularly, excited to be showcasing such bold performances and working again with many from this outstanding ensemble cast.” The film is a Porchlight Films and Daybreak Pictures production. Major production investment came from Screen Australia, La Cinefacture and Film4 in association with Film Victoria, Asia Film Investment Group and Memento Films International.
The deal was negotiated by Bocco and Betsy Rodgers of IFC Films. CAA Media Finance, UTA Independent Film Group represented the filmmakers.
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