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Warwick Thornton is an Australian film director, screenwriter and cinematographer. His debut feature film, Samson and Delilah won the Caméra d'Or at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival.
Thornton was born and raised in Alice Springs. His mother, Freda Glynn, co-founded and was the first Director of the Central Australian Aboriginal Media Association (CAAMA), and was the Director of Imparja Television for its first ten years. For a time she was the only female chair of a television network in the world. In 1993 she, together with Philip Batty, won the $50,000 international prize in communications, the McLuhan Teleglobe Canada Award.
At 13, Thornton was sent to school in Australia's only monastic town, New Norcia, Western Australia, although he later declared he became angry with Christianity and did not consider himself religious.
One of his sisters, Erica Glynn, is also a well-known film writer and director.
Thornton is married to screenwriter and film director, Beck Cole, and they live in Alice Springs. "She's the boss," he laughs. "I ask 'Can I shoot your film babe?' and she says, "Well, if you do the washing up and mow the lawn.' She's bulletproof and much stronger than me." Together they have a daughter, Luka May, while Thornton also has another daughter, Rona, and a son, Dylan, from a previous relationship.
Coordinates: 52°17′N 1°35′W / 52.28°N 1.59°W / 52.28; -1.59
Warwick (/ˈwɒrɪk/ WORR-ik) is the county town of Warwickshire, England. The town lies upon the River Avon, 11 miles (18 km) south of Coventry and just west of Leamington Spa and Whitnash with which it is conjoined. At the 2011 United Kingdom census, it had a population of 30,114, an increase from 23,350 a decade earlier.
There was human activity at Warwick as early as the Neolithic period, and constant habitation since the 6th century. It was a Saxon burh in the 9th century; Warwick Castle was established in 1068 as part of the Norman conquest of England. Warwick School claims to be the oldest boys' school in the country. The earldom of Warwick was created in 1088 and the earls controlled the town in the medieval period and built town walls, of which Eastgate and Westgate survive. The castle developed into a stone fortress and then a country house and is today a popular tourist attraction.
The Great Fire of Warwick in 1694 destroyed much of the medieval town and as a result most buildings post-date this period. Though Warwick did not become industrialised in the 19th century, it has experienced growth since 1801 when the population was 5,592. Racing Club Warwick F.C., founded in 1919, is based in the town. The town is administered by Warwick District Council and Warwickshire County Council has its headquarters in Warwick.
Samson and Delilah are Biblical figures.
Samson and Delilah may also refer to:
The Darkside (or Darkside) were an indie rock band formed in 1989 by former members of Spacemen 3. After releasing two studio albums they split up in 1993.
The band formed in Rugby in 1989 and was led by Pete Bain (aka Bassman), who had left Spacemen 3 just before their 1989 album Playing With Fire. Bain was then joined in the new outfit by his former bandmate, drummer Stuart Roswell (aka Rosco). Vocals were initially handled by Nick Haydn but his departure forced Bain to assume them. The group were signed to Beggars Banquet Records offshoot Situation Two throughout their existence.
Contrary to much of what is written about the band, Haydn has always claimed he was a founder member, once played with Spacemen 3 himself and wrote most of the band's early material (although credited to 'The Darkside' on record labels), and also played guitar as well as being the lead vocalist. Hayden left the band shortly before he was due to go on stage at a gig in Oxford. Hayden then formed the Oxford band Flite 118 whose set list included much of the early The Darkside songs such as "Highrise Love", "Ocean of Fire" and "Can't Think Straight".
Thornton may refer to:
Le beau Samson et Delilah est en salles. Nous avons rencontré son réalisateur, Warwick Thornton.
What exactly is the role of 'production' and 'acquisition' of art in the formation of cultural identity? And just what IS 'authentic' when it comes to Australian Indigenous 'art'? Is 'Mimi' really expositional or just more middle-class mainstreaming?
From Director Warwick Thornton, comes The Darkside - the Sydney Premiere screening at Corroboree Sydney, 16, 17 and 19 November 2013. Tickets http://www.moshtix.com.au/v2/event/the-darkside/68184.
Kenny puts on a cassette tape. He moves through the radio station to the sound of the music. It is a speech by Gary Foley with music playing in the background. Kenny pauses to sing the words to the Indigenous people gathered in the radio lounge area. Curator’s notes by Romaine Moreton A powerful moment in the film, and filmic brilliance in that writer and director Warwick Thornton uses music to convey the essence of this film. The speech made by political activist Gary Foley spoken over music lists the foremost issues experienced by Aboriginal peoples as a result of oppression. Cinematically, Foley’s speech functions as the inner voice of all those present in the radio station, and we get the sense that the people gathered in this small remote building are the living embodiment of the so...
Warwick Thornton talks about the trials of true love and the relevance of the film's biblical title. Watch more movie interviews: http://www.lovefilm.com/interviews/ Follow us: http://twitter.com/LOVEFiLM
The Solid State worked together with the makers of Samson & Delilah to share this unique story telling experience. Warwick Thornton's The Darkside is a most unusual film, part documentary, part fiction but ultimately something quite original and special. The Darkside assembles a collection of poignant, sad, funny and absurd true ghost tales from across Australia and brings them to life with some of Australia's most iconic actors as the storytellers. Find out more about #TheSolidState at: www.thesolidstate.com www.facebook.com/thesolidstate www.twitter.com/The_Solid_State
In this interview, Warwick talks about his early days in Alice Springs and getting his start in radio before moving on to films. Warwick also discusses the reoccurring theme of the matriarch in his works and the freedom and joy he finds in installation art.
Warwick Thornton with Professor Marica Langton, Bernard Smith Symposium, University of Melbourne, 21 September 2012
Warwick Thornton accepts the 2009 Deadly Award for Achievement in Film for his movie Samson and Delilah.
Australian Art Collector interviews photographer and filmmaker Warwick Thornton about the artwork he's exhibiting at the 2012 Melbourne Art Fair.
SUBSCRIBE FOR THE LATEST EXHIBITIONS, NEWS, INTERVIEWS AND HAPPENINGS INSIDE THE ART GALLERY OF NSW. http://bit.ly/SubscribeAGNSW For information visit http://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/ Facebook: http://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/facebook/ Twitter: http://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/twitter/ Google +: http://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/google/ CELEBRITY TALK in association with The Archibald Prize 2010. Jonathan Biggins talks to Craig Ruddy and Warwick Thornton
Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Australian Aboriginal filmmaker Warwick Thornton talks to FPS about his film "Samson and Delilah," an unconventional love story about hope and second chances. Actor Amitabh Bachchan reveals the secret of his success. Iraqi director Mohamed al-Daradji talks to FPS about his film "Son of Babylon", the cast's profound emotional journey while filming, and the importance of forgiveness in Iraq today. At Al Jazeera English, we focus on people and events that affect people's lives. We bring topics to light that often go under-reported, listening to all sides of the story and giving a 'voice to the voiceless.' Reaching more than 270 million households in over 140 countries across the globe, our viewers trust Al Jazeera English to keep them infor...
imagineNATIVE proudly welcomes the return of Camera D'Or-winner Warwick Thornton, one of the world's most acclaimed Indigenous auteurs, in an insightful and art-redefining conversation with TIFF Head of Film Programmers, Jesse Wente. In an enlightening (and bound to be entertaining) discussion, audiences gain insight into Warwick's unique artistic approaches - including his multiple roles as the director, writer, editor and cameraman on many of his productions - as we journey through his body of work (including his programmed feature, The Darkside). Moderator: Jesse Wente | Head of Film Programmes, TIFF Featured Artist: Warwick Thornton | Director, The Darkside
Had the pleasure to attend the 2013 Adelaide Film festival program launch at Nova Cinema and recorded the silver screen launch spectacular presented by the Festival Director Amanda Duthie. Begins at approx 3 min. 20 seconds John Curran's Tracks has its Australian premiere on the festival's opening night on October 10.Another highlight of the sixth festival, which runs to October 20, is the world premier of Rolf de Heer's Charlie's Country, starring David Gulpilil, who takes off from his remote community to try and live the old way. Other world premieres include a collection of Australian ghost stories in Warwick Thornton's The Darkside, and 52 Tuesdays by Sophie Hyde, about a teenager dealing with her mother's plans to undergo gender transition. As well as Australian movies, the festival...
Black is the New Orange - Telling Indigenous stories featured the following panel Penny Smallacombe, Sam Griffin, Dena Curtis, Trisha Morton-Thomas, Darren Dale, Rachel Clements & Jacob Hickey Moderator Georgie McClean Penny Smallacombe, Head of Indigenous, Screen Australia who is a member of the Maramanindji people from the Northern Territory. She has completed a cadetship with the ABC and an AFTRS Master of Arts (Documentary Producing). She worked as Producer/Director with the ABC Indigenous Programs Unit and also produced several series of shorts, commissioned for the ABC, called Yarning Up1 & 2 and The Forgotten Ones. Most recently she is working as a Senior Programmer for NITV, and is now the Head of the Indigenous Department at Screen Australia. Sam Griffin is an investment m...
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Comedian Adam Hills retraces the desperate journeys of his migrant ancestors, torn apart by war and prejudice as they search for a new life... Who Do You Think You Are? AU Season 5 Episode 1 Who Do You Think You Are? AU Season 5 Episode 1 Who Do You Think You Are? AU Season 5 Episode 1
https://capitalpitch.com/how-it-works/ https://www.facebook.com/capitalpitch In conjunction with its new partners, CapitalPitch hosted its largest Startup Investors event at the Sydney Powerhouse Museum on 15 December 2016, with Tulla Group, Intrepic, NAB, UKTI, LegalVision, Grant Thornton, Techwitty and Sumo Salad all sponsoring the exclusive event. The event brought together almost 300 experienced angel investors, family offices, professional investors and technology industry leaders to invest in the future of venture capital and startups. Mark Maloney and Kevin O’Hara from Tulla Private Equity were guest speakers on the night alongside Kim Hughes (NAB), Chris Adams (Facebook, Amazon), Ruz Christy (UKTI, Thirdround Ventures), Victor Jiang (Sapien Ventures), Colin Weir (Moroku) and Ka...
Director Warwick Thornton discusses the use of 3D in his moving image art work Stranded, made for the Stop (The) Gap: International Indigenous Art in Motion exhibition, now open in Adelaide. Thornton told Encore that working on a non-linear project and focusing on emotions rather than story provided a healthy break during the writing process of his next film.
Interview with aboriginal film director Warwick Thornton and excerpts of his conversation with curator Hetti Perkins about "'Country & Western' in Twenty-first Century Aboriginal Art" at "The artists' congresses: a congress" of the documenta 13... read more in German: Interview mit Filmemacher Warwick Thornton und Auszüge seines Gesprächs mit Kuratorin Hetti Perkins (auf Englisch) über "'Country & Western' in Twenty-first Century Aboriginal Art" bei "Die Künstler-Kongresse: ein Kongress" der documenta 13. Wenn Radio-Nachrichten in sechs Sprachen 20 Minuten dauern: Der australische Filmemacher und Künstler Warwick Thornton erklärt, wie die Jahrtausende alte Kultur der australischen Aborigines mithilfe modernster Technik fortbesteht. Einen ausführlichen Bericht über diesen Vortrag finden ...
Dr. Thornton discusses the rumored "sick out" from Warwick teachers.
Samson and Delilah - Red Carpet Interview. Filmed by http://www.phase9.tv Red Carpet Interview with director Warwick Thornton for SAMSON & DELILAH at the London Film Festival - October 2009
Warwick Thornton with Professor Marica Langton, Bernard Smith Symposium, University of Melbourne, 21 September 2012
From Director Warwick Thornton, comes The Darkside - the Sydney Premiere screening at Corroboree Sydney, 16, 17 and 19 November 2013. Tickets http://www.moshtix.com.au/v2/event/the-darkside/68184.
Australian Art Collector interviews photographer and filmmaker Warwick Thornton about the artwork he's exhibiting at the 2012 Melbourne Art Fair.
Warwick Thornton discusses 'Down by Law', one of his top five films. Warwick Thornton is a writer, director, cinematographer and artist. He is best known for his award-winning 'Samson & Delilah. For more info on Desert Island Flicks visit: http://www.acmi.net.au/desert_island_flicks.aspx
Warwick Thornton discusses that classic punk-culture film, 'Exit Through the Gift Shop'. Warwick Thornton is a writer, director, cinematographer and artist. He is best known for his award-winning 'Samson & Delilah. For more info on Desert Island Flicks visit: http://www.acmi.net.au/desert_island_flicks.aspx
Warwick Thornton discusses Nicolas Cage in 'Wild at Heart'. Warwick Thornton is a writer, director, cinematographer and artist. He is best known for his award-winning 'Samson & Delilah. For more info on Desert Island Flicks visit: http://www.acmi.net.au/desert_island_flicks.aspx
A marvelous Australian film from 1989, directed by Rachel Perkins (Bran Nue Dae). Cinematographer: Warwick Thornton (Samson&Delilah;). All rights are with Eclipse Films.
Dr. Thornton discusses the rumored "sick out" from Warwick teachers.
The trailer for Australian director Warwick Thornton's debut feature film, 'Samson & Delilah'
A five-part series featuring some of our most iconic artists, performers, cultural leaders and all round troublemakers. Each week we meet a different pair of mavericks for a free-ranging and intimate conversation. For more info- http://www.abc.net.au/tv/programs/meet-the-mavericks/
imagineNATIVE proudly welcomes the return of Camera D'Or-winner Warwick Thornton, one of the world's most acclaimed Indigenous auteurs, in an insightful and art-redefining conversation with TIFF Head of Film Programmers, Jesse Wente. In an enlightening (and bound to be entertaining) discussion, audiences gain insight into Warwick's unique artistic approaches - including his multiple roles as the director, writer, editor and cameraman on many of his productions - as we journey through his body of work (including his programmed feature, The Darkside). Moderator: Jesse Wente | Head of Film Programmes, TIFF Featured Artist: Warwick Thornton | Director, The Darkside
Год: 2009 Страна: Австралия Режиссер: Уорвик Торнтон / Warwick Thornton Мир Самсона и Далилы — это маленькое, изолированное сообщество в центрально-австралийской пустыне. Когда происходит трагедия, им приходится уйти из дома и отправиться в путешествие на выживание. потерянные, нежданные и одинокие, они обнаруживают, что жизнь не всегда справедлива, но любовь никого не судит…
Black is the New Orange - Telling Indigenous stories featured the following panel Penny Smallacombe, Sam Griffin, Dena Curtis, Trisha Morton-Thomas, Darren Dale, Rachel Clements & Jacob Hickey Moderator Georgie McClean Penny Smallacombe, Head of Indigenous, Screen Australia who is a member of the Maramanindji people from the Northern Territory. She has completed a cadetship with the ABC and an AFTRS Master of Arts (Documentary Producing). She worked as Producer/Director with the ABC Indigenous Programs Unit and also produced several series of shorts, commissioned for the ABC, called Yarning Up1 & 2 and The Forgotten Ones. Most recently she is working as a Senior Programmer for NITV, and is now the Head of the Indigenous Department at Screen Australia. Sam Griffin is an investment m...
Had the pleasure to attend the 2013 Adelaide Film festival program launch at Nova Cinema and recorded the silver screen launch spectacular presented by the Festival Director Amanda Duthie. Begins at approx 3 min. 20 seconds John Curran's Tracks has its Australian premiere on the festival's opening night on October 10.Another highlight of the sixth festival, which runs to October 20, is the world premier of Rolf de Heer's Charlie's Country, starring David Gulpilil, who takes off from his remote community to try and live the old way. Other world premieres include a collection of Australian ghost stories in Warwick Thornton's The Darkside, and 52 Tuesdays by Sophie Hyde, about a teenager dealing with her mother's plans to undergo gender transition. As well as Australian movies, the festival...
Carlo and I are back with the 4th Pis N Cox episode of the racing season! With beer provided by John Glines we make a sweet announcement (#ItsAllBeenPisNCoxing), go over our Spartan Sprint adventure (#TeamJeans), urge everyone to go see "Rise of the Sufferfests" AS SOON AS YOU POSSIBLE (#KeneallySaidHeWantsToBeOnPisNCox), and welcome the muddervator Noah Galloway! On the St. Baldrick's front we discusses Matty Gregg's surprising move into the 1st place fundraiser spot, celebrate how much ass Ron Smith, Brian Goldberg, Cassie Harris, Ryan Atkins, and... ahem... us... are kicking! Look for a prestigious recruiting attempt and message us if you've got somebody! We'd be remiss if we didn't talk about the amazing Russian adventure Sean Thomsen & Deanna Blegg just came back from, give a big t...