Sweet Country
Sweet Country
Ohjaus:
Warwick ThorntonNäyttelijät:
Hamilton Morris, Sam Neill, Bryan Brown, Natassia Gorey Furber, Tremayne Doolan, Matt Day, Gibson John, Ewen Leslie, Thomas M. WrightSuoratoistopalvelut (1)
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A sweeping, historical epic set against the brutal backdrop of a stunning Australian landscape, SWEET COUNTRY follows the story of Sam, a middle-aged Aborigine man who becomes a wanted criminal after a violent altercation with a bitter war veteran. When Sam is forced to flee across the harsh desert country, pursued by a hunting party led by the local lawman, the true details of his supposed crime start to surface, and the community begins to question whether justice is really being served. (Thunderbird Releasing)
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This distinctive drama from the Australian outback gently and cleverly explores the issues of racism, culture clashes and justice. A highlight of the film is the thoroughly elaborate characters, with an unforgettable, understated performance by the non-actor Hamilton Morris. Surprisingly, Sam Neill’s character is the least developed. Sweet Country is a slow film for a viewer who likes to listen and explore, without music, whose function is taken on by atmospheric wind noise resonating through the dry desert scenery. Inserted cuts reflecting the characters’ emotional moments, or leading one to think about the storyline context, make the film different and exceptional. I got more from this film meditation than I had expected according to the majority rating on FilmBooster.
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The Aboriginal Australians must endure the oppression from white settlers in an era when justice is a flimsy concept and everyone looks at it through their own glasses. The acting performance is excellent (Sam Neil and his singing!), but the views into the characters’ past or future are somewhat useless and the takes can prove quite lengthy at times, making the film slightly sticky in its pace. I’m glad this film exists because of its significant reach; nevertheless, it would gain by being a bit shorter. [KVIFF 2018]
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