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Tasmania, 1825 - 'The Nightingale' is set in 1825, Tasmania.

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Clare - Irish convict Clare, played by Aisling Franciosi, pursues a British officer through Tasmania.

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Revenge - Clare aims to take revenge on the British officer for what he did to her family.

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Billy - Clare is guided through the wilderness by an unwilling Aboriginal guide, Billy.

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Hired - Billy is hired to track down the British officer and faces racism from the protagonist and antagonist alike.

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Monster - The British officer is portrayed as a monster wreaking havoc on the world in this film.

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Startling - This startling film strikes fear into the heart of audiences.

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Violent scenes - There's a plethora of horrific violence in this film.

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Director called prostitute in Venice - A reporter at the Venice Film Festival yelled "prostitute" when Jennifer Kent's name appeared on screen after 'The Nightingale's debut.

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"Shame on you" - The reporter also shouted "Shame on you" at Kent's name on the screen. No one knows what the reporter's problem with the director is, yet. 

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Kent only woman director nominated - Kent is the only female director nominated for an award at the Venice Film Festival.

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21 in total - There are 21 films nominated for awards at the Venice Film Festival.

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Venice Film Festival defends itself - The film festival defended itself, saying the films were chosen on their merit and not by who made them.

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Reporter kicked out - The Venice Film Festival has since revoked the press credentials of the reporter who yelled at the debut.

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Respond with compassion - Kent told reporters after the incident that it was important to respond to ignorance with compassion.

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Film well received - Despite one man's yelling, the film appears to be making waves.

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'Game of Thrones' - Aisling Franciosi played Lyanna Stark in 'Game of Thrones'.

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'The Fall' - She also played Katie Benedetto in 'The Fall'.

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Franciosi's performance - The actress' performance is already being lauded by critics.

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No U.S. distribution yet - The movie doesn't have an American distributor yet.

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'The Hunger Games' - Sam Claflin played Finnick Odair in the 'The Hunger Games' series.

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'100 Bloody Acres' - Damon Herriman played Reg Morgan in '100 Bloody Acres'.

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Baykali Ganambarr - Baykali Ganambarr, who plays Billy, is making his feature film debut.

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Second directorial endeavor - This is Jennifer Kent's second feature film that she's directed, the first being 'The Babadook'.

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'The Babadook' -

Her first film has become a cult classic. Not bad for a first film. 

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Horror classic -

The film has already been called a horror classic. 

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Monster -

This film follows a family living in a house that becomes haunted after the father's death. 

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Sleeper hit -

The 2014 film generated little interest until becoming a breakout hit at Sundance. 

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Psychological thriller -

The psychologically disturbing movie stars Essie Davis, Noah Wiseman and Daniel Henshall. 

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