Benedikt Erlingsson's Of Horses and Men is a film that should be praised for its truly unique experience. Structured in an episodic type saga, Of Horses and Men in an examination of the relationships between humans and horses in the Icelandic countryside. Each episode is different, but starts the same, with the work or life of the human owner being relfected in their horses' eye. Erlingsson captures the importance of these animals, and in doing so creates a truly unique film that explores the human condition, presenting tales of love, life, and death. The most impressive attribute of the film is how Erlingsson is able to craft many of these vignettes simply by showcasing the horses, who are very important to both the narrative and obviously the theme. Of Horses and Men is shot using an abundance of wide angles that throughly showcase the vast Icelandic countryside, capturing the importance of this animal to the everyday life of these icelandic people. The relationship that the film creates is a fascinating one but Of Horses and Men feels a bit trivial in its assertions at time, never penetraing beneath its shallo survice. Featuring a series of vignettes ranging from bleak contemplation to sly humor, Of Horses and Men is certainly one of the most unique and strange experiences of the year, though it never managed to affect me much on an emotional or intellectual level.
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June 2023
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