Lion roars at awards

IT was a clean sweep for Lion at this year’s Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards as the film won every single one of the 12 gongs it was nominated for, including Best Film.

The movie’s producer Angie Fielder acknowledged that the film was partly funded by Harvey Weinstein’s company and praised those speaking out against abuse and harassment in the industry.

The film’s acting contingent, Nicole Kidman, Dev Patel and Sunny Pawar all sent video messages to accept their awards. Aged just nine, Sunny became the youngest ever to receive the Best Actor award.

Jane Campion’s drama Top of the Lake: China Girl took out several awards including Best Television Drama Series.