This quirky pitch black Norwegian drama seriously took me by surprise - revolving around a grim conflict between an alcoholic shepherd and a mesmerically terrifying "lone wolf" character but branching out to take in a whole community of oddballs, deviants, criminals and misfits. The tone has a somewhat Coen Brothers vibe, albeit a great deal earthier and more starkly Scandinavian. It can be a little unremitting and not every character gets equal focus (the priest's arc always feels a bit crowbarred-in) but the performances are extraordinary throughout and the atmospheric photography really takes you to that bleak, beautiful place. Worth a watch, certainly, and I'd be interested to see more!
Review of Welcome to Utmark
