A beautiful combination of an old man's struggle to continue his goathearding life; the birth of a baby goats; a tree which becomes charcoal; and the lives of the simple people in the hills of Calabria. We see the stages of life through beautiful imagery at times dramatic and at times comical.
Le Quattro Volte offers up much food for thought and is intriguing and beautiful in equal measure.
A beautiful but slow moving celebration of life, stunningly photographed.
A transcendental viewing experience that is, in its own unassuming way, quite unique.
It won't be for everyone: even viewers who are sympathetic to the slow-as-daybreak pace may find themselves nodding off to the ever-present clatter of goat bells.
Cosmically loaded or primally dotty depending on how patient you are, this film can be both mesmerising and irritating.
It's an odd little film, to be sure, but it does a nice job of exploring the ways in which all life is eventually connected.
Enjoy it for its exquisitely framed photography, its beguiling sense of poise, and a masterful 10-minute take involving a Passion play, a dog, and a parked truck.
You won’t believe how much mellow enjoyment there is to be had watching kids (the four legged kind) nudge each other off the top of a cinder block.
General release. Check local listings for show times.
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