GODLAND – ★★★☆
A Danish period drama set in the late 1800s about a priest sent to Iceland to build a church a form a parish. Much like Lord of the Rings, he chooses to take a journey across the land instead of a more direct path that may have made for an easier time for all. He faces all kinds of trials along the way, which lead him to having to deal with many of his own shortcomings. Iceland’s scenery is incredible in this, as was the film-making. It wasn’t fast paced, but didn’t bore either, despite being about 2.5 hours long.
6 FESTIVALS – ★★
Having recently re-watched Strictly Ballroom, Muriel’s Wedding, and Love and Other Catastrophes, I was hoping for the best with this Australian film. Ultimately I was disappointed. It’s about three teens who decide to attend as many music festivals as they can when one is diagnosed with brain cancer. Fairly one dimensional, and some missed opportunities to make it a special film.
SILENT LAND – ★★★
A Polish film, shot in Italy, about a couple who are holidaying at a fancy house on the coast while their apartment is being renovated. The pool they were promised isn’t working, and the owner organises an illegal immigrant to repair it. The film focuses on what happens when it doesn’t go to plan, mainly focusing on the relationship of the couple, but touching on others too. It reminded me a little of Force Majeure in regards to showing the aftermath of an incident. Neither were entirely my cup of tea.