Beasts of the Southern Wild
2012
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Synopsis
Hushpuppy, an intrepid six-year-old girl, lives with her father, Wink, in 'the Bathtub', a southern Delta community at the edge of the world. Wink’s tough love prepares her for the unraveling of the universe—for a time when he’s no longer there to protect her. When Wink contracts a mysterious illness, nature flies out of whack—temperatures rise and the ice caps melt, unleashing an army of prehistoric creatures called aurochs. With the waters rising, the aurochs coming, and Wink’s health fading, Hushpuppy goes in search of her lost mother.
Key facts
Original language
English
First release
June 29, 2012
Production companies
Journeyman Pictures, Cinereach
Awards
Grand prix du Festival de Deauville, Caméra d'Or, Sundance Film Festival U.S. Dramatic Grand Jury Prize Award, Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Young Performer, Independent Spirit Award for Best Cinematography
Setting
New Orleans
Filming locations
New Orleans
Trailer
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Festival History
- Fantasy Filmfest 2026 - Features
- Fantasy Filmfest 2025 - Fear Good
- Los Angeles Film Awards 2025
- Academy Awards 2013 academy_award
- Independent Spirit Awards 2013 generic
- Cannes Film Festival 2012 generic
- Sundance Film Festival 2012 generic
Titles
| Original title | Beasts of the Southern Wild | English |
| Alternate title | Les Bêtes du Sud sauvage | |
| Alternate title | Hushpuppy |
Versions & editions
| Original version (English) |
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