Beasts of the Southern Wild

Genres: Drama, Fantasy

Languages: English

Year: 2012

Vote: 6.817

Festival & Award: Sundance - Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic

Beasts of the Southern Wild

The showmakers

Benh Zeitlin
Quvenzhané Wallis
Dwight Henry
Levy Easterly
Lowell Landes

Overview

Hushpuppy, an intrepid six-year-old girl, lives with her father, Wink, in 'the Bathtub', a southern Delta community at the edge of the world. Wink’s tough love prepares her for the unraveling of the universe—for a time when he’s no longer there to protect her. When Wink contracts a mysterious illness, nature flies out of whack—temperatures rise and the ice caps melt, unleashing an army of prehistoric creatures called aurochs. With the waters rising, the aurochs coming, and Wink’s health fading, Hushpuppy goes in search of her lost mother.

Indie vibes check

A critically acclaimed indie film that captured mainstream attention due to its narrative and cast.

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