stefanopertile
A very nice film about the pride of two old brothers, pride for what they've been doing for their entire life: raising up rams of a special and rare race, while not talking to each other for 40 years, until the love for those rams smashes the silence between them.
It's also very well shot, with some astonishing views.
Simple but also so strong and beautiful.
invisibleunicornninja
Though there was only scene in this movie that I found funny, I still very much enjoyed it. This movie is beautifully shot, the characters are believable, and the story is well-written. Though it starts off slow, its worth watching all the way through. I'd recommend this movie to pretty much everyone.
Ian
(Flash Review)Can slaughtering herds of sheep mend a brother's relationship? This film asks that question. Another film that hooked me in with a novel title and a bold image of nothing less than a Ram's head on the cover. (ha) This story revolves around two brothers who haven't spoken for 40 years. They live in an isolated Icelandic valley amongst other sheep herders. Both brothers produce award winning rams as the bloodline of their flocks is ancient and strong. When a terminal disease infects the animals, the village votes to slaughter them all. During this turmoil, events occur and make the brothers interact…for better or worse? This film also has a methodical pace that helps accentuate the vast and emptiness of their land and lives. A good and quiet little drama with dashes of dry humor sprinkled in.
PipAndSqueak
Not since Jean de Florette and its sequel Manon des Sources has there been such a powerful depiction of the deprivations caused to barely functioning rural communities. The love each brother has for his particular flock of sheep and their prize winning rams is perfectly represented. The lingering and mutual disdain between the two is also shown most subtly. Starring parts are taken by sheep and dogs - all fabulously trained and fitting their respective roles. You want this tale to end well but, given the films ending, one suspects no one, man or sheep survive. Heart rending without a star actor in sight or a young protagonist. Surprising hit.
