Jahr: 2023 (September)
Genre: Thriller
Regie: Jan Holoubek
Hauptrollen: Jakub Gierszal, Tomasz Schuchardt, Emily Kusche, Wiktoria Gorodecka, Andrzej Seweryn, Nathalie Richard, Nicolas Robin, Katarzyna Herman, Joachim Raaf, Adam Ferency, Zofia Stafiej, Raphaël Tschudi, Jessica McIntyre …
Filmbeschreibung: Hans und Jan Bitner leben auf unterschiedlichen Seiten des Eisernen Vorhangs. Hans lebt…
The fragment of the poem Henry Wadsworth Longfellow beautifully reflects on the story of the unfolding scenery altogether with the beautiful shots of waves. It feels as if viewer accompanies Bartek in his journey, in the work he does with Magnus, in getting to know the island and its inhabitants. The more the story goes forward, the more gets unveiled, although it’s clear from the beginning what drives Bartek to get away to the most remote and desolate place in Europe, Foula island. It feels as if the beautiful nature omnipresent in this place, plays another character in the film. And I won’t spoiler much (as it was told by the filmmakers a lot) if I say, it actually happens. An adorable, little sheep Cupcake steals every scene. (I’m sorry, Jakub!) This film has heart and soul and I think this was the most important factor of making it from the very beginning. I can’t wait to see more from Klaudiusz Chrostowski, he is definitely one of foundations in polish cinema. The beautiful shots captured on the island are accompanied by delicate music score. This is a story about getting away from one’s demons, fear and grief, but also about overcoming them. I’m sincerely sorry about this chaotic train of thoughts. This project is so special, it will definitely stay with me forever.
It's a weak coming of age story. The overall plot is thin. Didn't like the Morris actor. No good supporting characters. They also needed to dive much deeper into the father/son relationship.
A shrug of his shoulders as ash fell from the end of the cigarette. "Does it really matter? You should say thanks. Saved you from getting stuck in a session with Mackey."