Dýrið (2021)
Release Year: 2021
Nation: Iceland, Poland, Sweden
Alternative Title: Агнец, Janje, Ada, Lambuke, Bárány
Director: Valdimar Jóhannsson
Writer: Sjón, Valdimar Jóhannsson
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Klaudia Śmieja-Rostworowska, Sara Nassim, Peter Gustafsson, Jan Naszewski, Erik Rydell, Zuzanna Hencz, Hrönn Kristinsdóttir
Co_Producer: Marcin Luczaj, Alicja Grawon-Jaksik, Helgi Jóhannsson
Executive_Producer: Béla Tarr, Marcin Drabiński, Noomi Rapace, Peter Possne, Jon Mankell, Håkan Pettersson
Companies: A24, Chimney Poland, Chimney Sweden, Film i Väst, Go to Sheep
Genre: Drama, Horror, Horror Film, Mystery Film
Budget: 5.000.000
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Keywords
Keywords: absurd, ambiguous, ambivalent, birth, brother, complex, complicated, couple, distressing, dreary, folk tale, grief, grim, iceland, introspective, lamb, melancholy, mental illness, mountain, musician, mysterious, ominous, parenthood, reflective, remote location, serene, sheep farm, somber, thoughtful
Story
In the remote mountains of Iceland, a quiet couple named María and Ingvar tend to their sheep farm with unwavering dedication. Their relationship has been strained by years of grief and backbreaking labor. When they discover an abandoned newborn lamb on their land, they decide to keep it, finding unexpected joy in this new addition to their family. However, their happiness is short-lived as Ingvar's brother Pétur arrives, threatening the delicate balance they've found. As the line between nature and nurture blurs, María and Ingvar must confront the depths of their love and the lengths they're willing to go for each other.
Summary
'Dýrið' (2021), directed by Valdimar Jóhannsson, is a haunting folk tale that unfolds on the serene yet somber landscapes of Iceland. The film follows María and Ingvar, a couple who find solace in their sheep farm after years of silent grief. When they stumble upon an abandoned lamb, they take it in, hoping to fill the void left by their loss. But this mysterious creature brings with it unexpected consequences, forcing the couple to confront the complexities of parenthood and the limits of their love. The film is a thoughtful exploration of mental illness, loss, and the lengths people go to find redemption. It's a complex and ambiguous narrative that leaves much open to interpretation, adding to its disturbing yet captivating nature.
