RAMS – 4PM

Rams (Hrútar)

Wednesday, May 4, 2016 – 4 pm
Written and Directed by: Grímur Hákonarson
Cast: Sigurður Sigurjónsson, Theodór Júlíusson and Charlotte Bøving

Drama, 14A for coarse language, nudity in a non-sexual context, restrained portrayals of non-graphic violence, 93 minutes, Language: Icelandic with English Subtitles (Iceland/Denmark/Norway/Poland)

“A wonderfully wry, charmingly understated comedy. Touching, beautiful and poignant.” – Variety

“A lovely film that will stay with you.” – Linda Barnard, Toronto Star

Winner of the Un Certain Regard prize at the 2015 Cannes International Film Festival and Best Narrative Feature at the Hampton’s Film Festival, this charming, stunningly shot drama focuses on two Icelandic sheep farmers whose decades-long feud comes to a head when disaster strikes their flocks. In a secluded valley, estranged brothers Gummi and Kiddi live side-by-side tending to their prized ancestral sheep stock, despite not having spoken in 40 years. When a lethal disease suddenly infects Kiddi’s sheep, all the animals in the area are culled to contain the outbreak, with many farmers abandoning their land. But the brothers don’t give up so easily – and each tries to stave off the disaster in his own fashion: Kiddi by using his rifle and Gummi by using his wits. As the authorities close in, they will need to come together to save the special breed passed down for generations, and themselves, from extinction.

Awards:

Won, Main Competition, Silver Frog, Camerimage, 2015
Won, Un Certain Regard Award, Cannes International Film Festival, 2015
Won, Best Feature Film, Denver International Film Festival, 2015
Won, Golden Starfish Award, Narrative Feature, Hamptons International Film Festival, 2015
Won, Best Actor (Sigurður Sigurjónsson), Palic Film Festival, 2015
Won, Audience Award and Special Jury Award, Transilvania International Film Festival, 2015
Won, Best Actor, Palm Springs International Film Festival, 2016
Won, Golden Eye, Best International Feature Film, Zurich Film Festival, 2015
Won, Best Film, Director, Actor and Supporting Actor of the Year, Edda Awards, Iceland, 2016
Nominated, European Film Awards, 2015

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Tickets: Adults $10, Senior/Student $8

Advance tickets are available one week before screening at Uptown Theatre box office (evenings) and the MacLaren Art Centre front desk (during gallery hours). Tickets will also be available on the day of screening at Uptown box office an hour before screening start time. Subject to availability.