Synopsis
Based on the experiences of Agu, a child fighting in the civil war of a West African country. Follows Agu's journey as he's forced to join a group of soldiers. While he fears his commander and many of the men around him, his fledgling childhood has been brutally shattered by the war raging through his country, and he is at first torn between conflicting revulsion and fascination.
Key facts
Original language
English
Production companies
Netflix
Based on
Beasts of No Nation
Setting
Africa
Trailer
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Festival History
- Independent Spirit Awards 2016 generic - Best Feature; Best Director; Best Lead: Abraham Attah; Best Supporting: Idris Elba; Best Cinematography: Cary Joji Fukunaga ★ Winner: Best Lead: Abraham Attah; Best Supporting: Idris Elba
- Indiewire Critics' Poll 2015 generic
- National Board of Review 2015 generic
- Telluride Film Festival 2015 generic - Main Program
- Venice Film Festival 2015 generic
Soundtracks
| CD | Beasts Of No Nation (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Dan Romer (2015) | 2 releases, 2015-2016: BFD |
