Aactas 2018: Sweet Country and Ladies in Black lead early categories

Sweet Country, Warwick Thornton’s neo-western film, and Ladies In Black, starring Rachael Taylor, pick up three awards eachWarwick Thornton’s neo-western film has been recognised for its stunning visuals of Australia’s outback, winning three gongs at the first half of the Aacta awards – the highest accolades in Australia’s film and TV industries, which are split over two days this week.Sweet Country was nominated in 11 categories at the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts awards, and has been making waves around the world, picking up prizes at international film festivals in Venice and Toronto.

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