Animal Kingdom wins at Sundance

January 31, 2010 8:34

David Michôd’s debut feature about a Melbourne family of criminals has won the World Cinema Jury Prize at Sundance; short Young Love receives Honourable Mention.

Animal Kingdom has received rave reviews since its January 22 premiere, and although no international distribution deals have been confirmed, producer Liz Watts said both audiences and buyers “have loved the film”.

Madman Entertainment will release the film in Australia on May 6.

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