Samson and Delilah is the first feature film directed by Warwick Thornton.
It stars Rowan McNamara and Marissa Gibson, both young first time actors.
It was filmed in and around Alice Springs.
It tells the story of two 14 year olds who steal a car and escape their lives,
going to Alice Springs, telling a "survival love story".
The film competed in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival,
winning the Caméra d'Or ('Gold Camera Award' for best first feature film)
at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival.
Samson and Delilah received five stars from both Margaret Pomeranz and David Stratton
on At The Movies.