Icelandic drama in which a man moves back in with his parents who are involved in a bitter neighbourly dispute over a tree.
Lightly touching on a wide range of issues – from trust to grief, betrayal, loss and the tricky art of compromise – Under the Tree really chimes with the era of Brexit and Trump, suggesting that in trying to live with others we first have to learn to live with ourselves.
Under The Tree is a macabre and darkly funny slice of Icelandic noir – a bit like Fargo done Reykjavik-style.
From a missing dog to an unspeakable encounter with a nail gun, neighbours rage in Hafsteinn Gunnar Sigurðsson’s skilful black comedy.
Nicely judged satire of the terminally bored bourgeoisie.
General release. Check local listings for show times.
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