From the blue-grey colour tone of the cinematography to using manual tools like axes instead of motor saws by lumbermen, the director has accomplished his objective successfully in showing us the harsh mountainous environment of the Caucasus which reflects in the way the local people live and behave; using urges and emotions rather than mind. Conflicts between the villagers where hatred and individualism replaces cooperation and support makes this harsh environment more difficult to live a decent life. This has been shown in the decision of the youngest of the three brothers who was called from the city to help them logging when their father was injured. The finale is thought-provoking in a sad way...
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zeionara2 November 2019
This movie as for me includes too many excessive scenes which are not particularly beautiful nor touching some sides of the main idea. As a result using such small chronological volume become became hard to fully express the main idea.
All the other sides including plot, visual representation and characters are not bad and watchable, but, again, not particularly noticeable. And musical maintenance is very poor - haven't heard any songs during the movie.
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