Local critics vote Samson & Delilah best of 09

The last day of May might seem a little late to acknowledge the films of 2009, but the Film Critics Circle of Australia has announced Samson & Delilah as its winner for Best Film.

“We see the FCCA and our members continuing to play a vital role in providing informed criticism to stimulate interest in local films, empowering consumer choice and significantly contributing to the cultural currency and literacy in Australia,” said FCCA president Paul Remati.

All members of the Circle voted for the film categories, while a specialist jury took care of the documentary section.

These are the winners:

Best Fim – Samson & Delilah

Best Director – Warwick Thornton, Samson & Delilah

Best Actor – Anthony LaPaglia, Balibo

Best Actress – Frances O’Connor, Blessed

Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Rachel Griffiths, Beautiful Kate

Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Bryan Brown, Beautiful Kate

Best Screenplay – Anna-Maria Monticelli, Disgrace

Best Editing – Nick Meyers, Balibo

Best Score – Marcello De Francisci, Balibo

Best Cinematography – Warwick Thornton, Samson & Delilah

Best Feature Documentary – Contact

Best Short Documentary – Salt and Solo

Best Foreign Language Film – Let the Right One In (Sweden)