High Ground

Name: High Ground
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Thriller, Western
Released: May 14, 2021
Duration: 104 min
Cast: Callan Mulvey, Caren Pistorius, Esmerelda Marimowa, Jack Thompson, Jacob Junior Nayinggul

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Madman Films | Release Date: May 14, 2021 | Not Rated

Starring: Callan Mulvey, Caren Pistorius, Esmerelda Marimowa, Jack Thompson, Jacob Junior Nayinggul, Maximillian Johnson, Ryan Corr, Sean Mununggurr, Simon Baker, Witiyana Marika

Summary: Set against the stunning landscapes of 1930s Arnhem Land, High Ground chronicles young Aboriginal man Gutjuk, who in a bid to save the last of his family teams up with ex-soldier Travis to track down Baywara - the most dangerous warrior in the Territory, who is also his uncle. As Travis and Gutjuk journey through the outback they begin toSet against the stunning landscapes of 1930s Arnhem Land, High Ground chronicles young Aboriginal man Gutjuk, who in a bid to save the last of his family teams up with ex-soldier Travis to track down Baywara - the most dangerous warrior in the Territory, who is also his uncle. As Travis and Gutjuk journey through the outback they begin to earn each other's trust, but when the truths of Travis' past actions are suddenly revealed, it is he who becomes the hunted.… Expand

Director: Stephen Johnson

Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Drama, Thriller, Western

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 104 min

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Alex Saveliev

May 14, 2021

When the film isn’t deafening you with the sounds of bullets and screams, it revels in silence, in birdsong, in the buzzing of flies, in the tranquil sounds of nature. These sequences are captured beautifully by cinematographer Andrew Commis, Arnhem Land’s emerald ponds and breathtaking vistas forming a stark contrast to the bloodshed and fire and chaos. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Roxana Hadadi

May 14, 2021

Between its evocative ensemble, fluid editing, and interest in Aboriginal culture, High Ground is worth a watch, even if it ultimately feels overshadowed by the message it’s trying to send rather than being defined by the story it actually tells. Read full review

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LisaLR1

May 15, 2021

Simon Baker & Jacob Junior Nayinggul Give Solid Performances in Visually Stunning Aussie Aboriginal Revenge Tale: "High Ground," directed by Stephen Johnson, is a visually stunning Aussie Aboriginal revenge film based on true events story set in 1919 involving a British Colonial massacre ofSimon Baker & Jacob Junior Nayinggul Give Solid Performances in Visually Stunning Aussie Aboriginal Revenge Tale: "High Ground," directed by Stephen Johnson, is a visually stunning Aussie Aboriginal revenge film based on true events story set in 1919 involving a British Colonial massacre of an Aboriginal tribe/family in Northern Territory Australia. 12 years later, a young survivor of the massacre, Gutjuk (Jacob Junior Nayinggul), being raised in a white mission, teams up with former soldier Travis (Simon Baker) to track down the other massacre survivor, Gutjuk's uncle Baywara (Sean Mununggurr), a warrior with a revenge streak who is on the run. Terrific supporting cast that includes veteran Aussie TV & Film actor Aaron Pedersen and legendary Australian actor Jack Thompson. Kudos to Cinematographer Andrew Commis, known for previous work as DP on "Babyteeth" and "The Slap," for his extraordinary job on "High Ground" capturing the beauty of Australia's Northern Territory.… Expand

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