Wildland

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Wildland

Released Aug 20, 2021

1h 15m

Crime

Drama

Mystery & Thriller

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Following a car accident, which kills her mother, 17-year-old Ida moves in with her estranged aunt and her aunt's grown sons. The home is filled with physical tenderness and love, but outside of the home, the family leads a violent and criminal life. When an unforeseen murder pressures the family and their loyalty to each other, tension builds as love and violence become impossible to separate. Ida is faced with the same question her mother faced before her: What are you willing to sacrifice for your family?

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Critics Consensus

Wildland reaches past the familiar tropes of its gangster drama setup to tell an evocative and refreshingly original coming-of-age story.

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Max Maller

Chicago Reader

Kampp's performance tracks the slow immersion into a life of crime with more patience, even sweetness, than we're used to seeing.

Aug 24, 2021

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Beatrice Loayza

New York Times

An absorbing and highly watchable psychodrama.

Aug 19, 2021

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Katherine McLaughlin

Sight & Sound

A chilling portrait of twisted family loyalty, told from the perspective of a young woman caught up in grief, trauma and desperation.

Aug 16, 2021

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Ally Ham

Video Librarian Magazine

Several films explore the significance of the family bond; fewer condemn it. Debut director Jeanette Nordahl’s Wildland is one of the latter category.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 20, 2024

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Amy Smith

InSession Film

It does speak about the issues around violence and abusive living conditions, and I commend Nordahl for telling this story. It will certainly not be for everyone, but I was left emotionally attached by the end of it and you might be as well.

Mar 1, 2024

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Carol Cling

AWFJ.org

An absorbing and often ominous experience...

Sep 8, 2021

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Movie Mike

A slow moving (too slow) film with excellent acting, which has its moments, but is derailed by a sloppy ending.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

09/06/21

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Riccardo g

It is a drama film that explores the dynamics of a crime family with a dark and realistic twist. Sidse Babett Knudsen, as Aunt Bodil, is extraordinary. She plays a complex woman, capable of alternating moments of tenderness and cruelty with great naturalness. Sandra Guldberg Kampp, who plays Ida, gives a measured and introspective performance. The film is characterized by cold and claustrophobic photography, which underlines the sense of oppression and tension. Nordahl adopts a sober and realistic style, avoiding stereotypes or exaggerated action scenes to focus on psychological and relational dynamics. Some viewers may find the pace slow, as the film focuses more on the emotional development of the characters than the action. Conclusion Wildland is an intense and well-made film that tackles themes such as family, morality and free will. It is recommended for those who appreciate psychological dramas and narratives that question the concept of "family" in a dark and criminal context.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/18/24

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Audience Member

ass bad no good make me angry

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/19/23

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Audience Member

Very original coming of age story, and a highly moving and shocking piece of cinema. The film stays with you long after viewing, and leaves you in unable to move as the credits roll. I found the film to be very impressive, and a great piece of work.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/23/23

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Audience Member

Simple, some good acting, visually sharp. Gaps in story, but generally ok if somewhat unbelievable at times. Incredibly shocking moment that doesn't quite make up for the rest of the film's trudge. It was ok.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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Audience Member

Obvious comparisons to Animal Kingdom aside, Wildland never truly gets itself going. It's a bleak film with uncompelling characters that feels longer than it is. Nevertheless, there's something about it that keeps you watching throughout. I'm not sure whether it's something I'd recommend, but I doubt I'll ever be watching it again.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/26/23

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Jeanette Nordahl

Director

Sandra Guldberg Kampp

Ida

Sidse Babett Knudsen

Bodil

Joachim Fjelstrup

Jonas

Elliott Crosset Hove

David

Besir Zeciri

Mads

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Synopsis

Following a car accident, which kills her mother, 17-year-old Ida moves in with her estranged aunt and her aunt's grown sons. The home is filled with physical tenderness and love, but outside of the home, the family leads a violent and criminal life. When an unforeseen murder pressures the family and their loyalty to each other, tension builds as love and violence become impossible to separate. Ida is faced with the same question her mother faced before her: What are you willing to sacrifice for your family?

Director: Jeanette Nordahl
Producer: Eva Jakobsen, Katrin Pors, Mikkel Jersin
Screenwriter: Ingeborg Topsøel
Distributor: Film Movement
Production Co: FilmFyn, Danmarks Radio, Det Danske Filminstitut, Snow Globe Productions
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: Danish
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 20, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 8, 2021
Runtime: 1h 15m

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