Anselmo (Martin) is a modest 55-year-old shepherd who is content with his bare-bones life, until a couple of property developers try to buy his land. Things then snowball.
Superbly performed, appealingly pertinent Spanish drama from Jonathan Cenzual Burley.
Echoing Miguel Martin’s quiet intensity, this solemn slice of rustic realism compels until things go all tele-novelettish in the final reel.
This thriller about a reclusive herdsman who comes under pressure to sell his land showcases the film-making craftmanship of Jonathan Cenzual Burley.
This lean, lyrical drama veers towards melodrama but remains absorbing.
A poignant and expertly restrained meditation on greed and financial hardship in rural Spain.
Though beautiful, this indie film may be remain a niche concern among a wider audience.
Glasgow Film Theatre, Glasgow from Friday June 23, 2017, until Sunday June 25, 2017. More info: http://www.glasgowfilm.org/theatre/
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