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Wolfram

Competition 2026
© Bunya Productions
On the colonial frontier of 1930s Australia, two swaggering outlaws roll into a mining town and unleash a wave of cruelty, leading two siblings to break free from their white masters who have forced them to work as child labourers in the mines. The children escape and set off across the desert “sweet country” of central Australia, in search of safety and a way home. Set in the same universe as Thornton’s multi award-winning film Sweet Country from 2017, Wolfram features standout performances from Deborah Mailman and its young actors, playing siblings who must rely on each other as they search for the truth about themselves and their family, escape a nightmare and make unexpected connections on their way to freedom. An outback Western but also a historical drama about survival, reckoning, resilience and love.
by Warwick Thornton (Director), Steven McGregor (Screenplay), David Tranter (Screenplay)
with Deborah Mailman, Erroll Shand, Joe Bird, Thomas M Wright, Ferdinand Hoang Australia 2025 English, Mandarin, Arrernte 102' Colour International premiere

With

  • Deborah Mailman (Pansy)
  • Erroll Shand (Casey)
  • Joe Bird (Frank)
  • Thomas M Wright (Kennedy)
  • Ferdinand Hoang (Shi)

Crew

Director Warwick Thornton
Screenplay Steven McGregor, David Tranter
Cinematography Warwick Thornton
Editing Nick Meyers
Sound Design Liam Egan
Production Design Michael Leon
Costumes Heather Wallace
Make-Up John Logue
Casting Anousha Zarkesh
Producers Greer Simpkin, David Jowsey
Executive Producers Cecelia Ritchie, Kurt Royan
Co-Producers David Tranter, Drew Bailey

Produced by

Bunya Productions

Sydney, Australia

World Sales

Paradise City Sales

Paris, France

Photos

Press Conference

Red Carpet

Warwick Thornton

© James Gourley

The Australian director, screenwriter and cinematographer won the Caméra d’Or at Cannes for his debut feature film, Samson & Delilah. He went on to receive the Special Jury Prize at Venice and the Platform Award at Toronto for Sweet Country. He also works in documentary and television drama. His feature film The New Boy won the ACS Spotlight Award and the Camerimage Golden Frog for Best Cinematography.

Filmography (selection)

2009 Samson & Delilah 2013 The Darkside 2017 We Don’t Need A Map · Sweet Country 2023 The New Boy 2025 Wolfram

Bio- & filmography as of Berlinale 2026