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Off-Piste (2016)
Beautifully shot and brilliantly acted film that is more complex than you would think.
The DVD cover gives the impression that this is a one-man revenge story, but you will be surprised as to who is really out for revenge, and what the cost of that will be.
The two central characters lives are torn apart after a British soldier kills a young boy during an IRA meeting raid. Years later the soldier is in seclusion still trying to come to terms with what he did. Meanwhile the boy's older sister, now a woman, seeks the soldier out.
Both actors bring a quiet humanity to their roles and as the layers of hate and imagined monsters start to peel away what could have been a simple story develops into a more complex exploration of the struggle for forgiveness; to yourself and to others.
Beautifully shot on location, with some stunning aerial photography. It is the two main actors who hold the attention Henry Douthwaite is compelling fighting his inner demons. And it says everything that the wonderful Lara Lemon has won a Best Supporting Actress Award for this film, heartbreakingly displaying the struggle between a need for revenge and the growing realisation that this will not bring her happiness.
An impressive project made on a small budget. Give it a watch if you want to see some great upcoming talent before they become big stars.
The Ring Master's Circus (2003)
Great example of no budget film-making
I saw this film recently and found it entertaining and very well made. The acting, editing, music and design are all top notch. The opening title animation is exciting and new and the film carries a lot of emotional weight.
Well done to all involved.