Abbie Cornish and Sam Worthington Star in SOMERSAULT, Restored in 4K, and Opening in Theaters Beginning 2/20

ABBIE CORNISH AND SAM WORTHINGTON STAR IN

CATE SHORTLAND’S STUNNING DIRECTORIAL DEBUT,

NOW RESTORED IN PRISTINE 4K

THE UN CERTAIN REGARD AND CAMERA D’OR-NOMINEE PREMIERES IN THEATERS BEGINNING FEBRUARY 20, 2026

"A frank and visceral film that at the same time exudes

an unexpected innocence."

-- Carina Chocano, Los Angeles Times

"Cornish's raw, nuanced performance and Shortland's sympathetic

but unsentimental portrayal of Heidi's fumbling steps toward maturity

are underscored by Sydney-based band Decoder Ring's

catchy, angst-ridden score."

-- Maitland McDonagh, TV Guide

"Cornish is a marvel..."

-- Lisa Schwarzbaum, Entertainment Weekly

"It's impressive -- and so is Cornish."

-- Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune

"Heartfelt, painful, exhilarating and, above all, truthful."

-- G. Allen Johnson, San Francisco Chronicle

"Cornish's is the most goddamn, gosh-wow debut I've seen in years."

-- Kimberley Jones, Austin Chronicle

OFFICIAL TRAILER

SYNOPSIS

Following a reckless encounter with her mother’s boyfriend, teenage Heidi is forced to flee home and restart her life, finding refuge at a motel in the icy ski town of Jindabyne. There, she lands a job at a petrol station, befriends her warm co-worker Bianca, and meets Joe, a young man grappling with his own emotional baggage. As Heidi and Joe pursue a shaky relationship and search for normalcy against a bleak winter backdrop, they must confront their vices, feelings of isolation, and need for love and belonging.

Cate Shortland’s stunning feature debut is a “frank and visceral film that at the same time exudes an unexpected innocence” (Los Angeles Times). Featuring early performances from Abbie Cornish and Sam Worthington, Somersault sheds light on the complexity of growing up and the quiet ache of loneliness.

SOMERSAULT, nominated for an Un Certain Regard and Camera d’Or at Cannes in 2004, has been restored in 4K by Piccolo Films from the original 35mm master negative and final mix master audio components. Restoration by Ray Argall in consultation with Anthony Anderson, Robert Humphreys, Sam Patty and Cate Shortland.

SOMERSAULT (2024)

Written & Directed by: Cate Shortland

Cast: Abbie Cornish, Sam Worthington, Lynette Curran

Produced by: Anthony Anderson

Executive Produced by: Jan Chapman

Cinematography by: Robert Humphreys

Genre: Drama

RT: 106 minutes

Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1

Sound: 2.0 stereo & 5.1 surround