Limbo (2023 film)
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Directed by | Ivan Sen |
Written by | Ivan Sen |
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Cinematography | Ivan Sen |
Edited by | Ivan Sen |
Music by | Ivan Sen |
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Distributed by | Dark Matter Distribution |
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Running time | 109 minutes |
Country | Australia |
Language | English |
Box office | $254,871[1] |
Limbo is a 2023 Australian independent mystery-crime film directed by Ivan Sen and starring Simon Baker, Rob Collins, Natasha Wanganeen and Nicholas Hope.[2] The film had its world premiere in competition at the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival, on 23 February 2023, where it competed for Golden Bear.[3][4]
Synopsis
In a small Australian outback town Travis Hurley, a detective, comes to investigate a 20-year-old unsolved homicide of an Aboriginal woman. Travis discovers a collection of unpleasant truths, highlighting the intricacies of loss and injustice faced by Aboriginal Australians.
Cast
- Simon Baker as Travis Hurley
- Rob Collins as Charlie
- Natasha Wanganeen as Emma
- Nicholas Hope as Joseph
- Mark Coe as Zac
- Joshua Warrior as Oscar
- Alexis Lennon as Jessie
Production
Limbo was produced by
Filming began on 19 August 2022 at
Release
The film had its world premiere at the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival on 23 February 2023.[8]
It premiered in Australian cinemas on 18 May 2023,[7] and had its television premiere on ABC TV on 9 July 2023.[9] It was invited to Horizons section of 57th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, where it was screened on 30 June 2023.[10] The film was also invited to the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival in centrepiece section.[11]
The film was selected in country focus section 'Best of Contemporary Australian Cinema' at the 29th Kolkata International Film Festival and was screened on 6 December 2023.[12] It will be showcased in February 2024 at the 39th Santa Barbara International Film Festival in 'Non Premiere Feature Films' section.[13]
Reception
On the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes website, the film has an approval rating of 97% based on 33 reviews, with an average rating of 7.8/10.[14] On Metacritic, it has a weighted average score of 76 out of 100 based on 6 reviews, indicating "generally favorable" reviews.[15]
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Accolades
Limbo' won the Jury Grand Prix, Best feature film, at the 2023
Award | Date | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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Berlin International Film Festival | 26 February 2023 | Golden Bear | Limbo | Nominated | [21] |
AACTA Awards | 10 February 2024 | Best Indie Film | Won | [22] | |
Best Lead Actor | Simon Baker | Nominated | [23] | ||
Best Supporting Actor | Rob Collins | Nominated |
References
- ^ "Limbo". Box Office Mojo. IMDb. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
- ^ a b c Kelly, Vivienne (19 August 2022). "'Limbo' Starring Simon Baker Starts Filming in South Australia". Variety. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
- ^ Rosser, Michael (23 January 2023). "Berlin Film Festival reveals 2023 competition line-up". Screen Daily. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
- ^ Vlessing, Etan (10 September 2023). "Toronto: Simon Baker-Starring Detective Drama 'Limbo' Lands at Brainstorm Media (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
- ^ "Production Underway on Ivan Sen's Latest Desert Noir Limbo Starring Simon Baker". Screen Queensland. 19 August 2022. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
- ^ a b "Ivan Sen's desert noir Limbo underway in Coober Pedy starring Simon Baker". South Australian Film Corporation. 19 August 2022. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
- ^ InDaily. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
- ^ Abbatescianni, Davide (23 January 2023). "The Berlinale announces its Competition and Encounters titles, plus Ukraine- and Iran-focused solidarity initiatives". Cineuropa. Retrieved 24 February 2023.
- ^ "ABC film Limbo unravels its mystery in July with TV premiere". FilmInk. 26 June 2023. Retrieved 6 July 2023.
- ^ "57th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival: Horizons". Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. 30 June 2023. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
- ^ Anthony D'Alessandro (10 August 2023). "TIFF Unveils World Premieres For Jenna Ortega Pic 'Finestkind', Awkwafina & Sandra Oh Comedy 'Quiz Lady'; Announces Centerpiece Program". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ^ "Best of Contemporary Australian Cinema". Kolkata International Film Festival. 30 November 2023. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
- ^ "2024 Program Announcement". SBIFF. 17 January 2024. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ "Limbo (Crime/Drama 2023)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- Fandom, Inc.Retrieved 24 May 2023.
- ^ Bradshaw, Peter (23 February 2023). "Limbo review – hardbitten outback noir with a compassionate heart". The Guardian. Retrieved 24 February 2023.
- ^ Rooney, David (23 February 2023). "'Limbo' Review: Simon Baker Is Superb as a Jaded Detective in Ivan Sen's Visually Striking Outback Procedural". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 24 February 2023.
- ^ Lodge, Guy (23 February 2023). "'Limbo' Review: Simon Baker Opens a Cold Case and Finds Searing Racial Tension in a Starkly Atmospheric Outback Noir". Variety. Retrieved 24 February 2023.
- ScreenDaily. Retrieved 24 February 2023.
- ^ "All the Awards from Festival des Antipodes". Rencontres Internationales du Cinéma des Antipodes. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
- ^ Ramachandran, Naman; Vivarelli, Nick (23 January 2023). "Berlin Film Festival Reveals Competition Lineup (Updating Live)". Variety. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
- ^ Pedersen, Erik; Haring, Bruce (10 February 2024). "'Talk To Me' Scores Best Film, Director & Actress At Australia's AACTA Awards; 'Barbie', 'Oppenheimer' & Emmy Winners Dominate International Categories – Full List". Deadline. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
- ^ Estera, Christine (9 December 2023). "AACTA 2024 film and TV nominations revealed". news.com.au. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
External links
- Official website
- Limbo at IMDb
- Limbo at Berlinale
- Limbo at Rotten Tomatoes