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The Last Farm (2005) is an Oscar nominated short film from Iceland. I think that a morose and a terribly depressing story, coupled with the brilliant photography, perhaps got this film an Oscar nomination; I mean we know how much academy loves those morose Scandinavian stories. Because, otherwise, I dont see any great accomplishment in this film. Yes, the performances are good, the film is well shot and the film tries to explore a valid subject, i.e. the treatment & the plight of old aged people in a developed Nordic country. But, is that enough for qualifying as a great short film (not to mention, the very predictable ending right from the beginning)? Well, I didnt think so when I watched the film. Some people might disagree, but do let me know if you find something really good in the film which I failed to notice or perhaps which I didnt mention here.
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PurNima // October 29, 2009 at 11:22 am |
Oh my.. dare I say it was a bit cheesy?! I wonder what the competition was or the motivation to choose this movie as the best of it’s year. It’s indeed like you said very Academy (curse them) but one would hope for something more provocative. It’s very cliche till a point where it becomes annoying. It’s a nice short film.. at its best. but great? no…
Dev // October 29, 2009 at 6:18 pm
Purnima, it didnt win the Oscar..was nominated. But still, not really worth it..as you also noted. I guess just the amazing photography and the beautiful location got it in.