Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief“High Ground,” a 1930s-set drama film, picked up eight nominations for the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards.
It narrowly led the field of contenders that included controversial drama “Nitram” with seven nominations, “The Dry” with six and “Penguin Bloom” with five.Nominations were announced over the weekend ahead of a week of voting.
The winners will be announced at a ceremony at Sydney Opera House on Dec. 8, 2021.Six films received nominations for best film: “The Dry,” “The Furnace,” “High Ground,” “Nitram,” “Penguin Bloom” and “Rams.” Five of the six also received nominations for best director.“High Ground,” received five of its nominations for acting, with two of its performers.
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