Goose Feather
Goose Feather

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Goose Feather

2004
Movie
94 min
Serbian

Goose Feather (Serbian: Jesen Stiže, Dunjo Moja) was Serbia submission to the 77th Academy Awards for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, but was not accepted as a nominee. Vaguely based on a song By Djordje Balasevic called "Prica o Vasi Ladackom" (the story of Vasa Ladacki). The story is about a very poor boy that wanted abundance and wealth because he basically didn't own anything. He was in love with an equally poor girl that his father wouldn't accept. He moves to another village and starts drinking...

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IMDb4.3/10
Director: Laurence DunmoreGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young man named Nigel is living a life of quiet desperation, working in a mundane office job. His life takes a surreal turn when he becomes entangled with a charismatic but sinister cult leader and his devoted followers. As Nigel is drawn deeper into their world, he begins to question reality and his own identity, struggling to escape the cult's insidious influence.

Critical Reception

Goose Feather received a limited release and garnered mixed to negative reviews from critics. While some performances, particularly Tom Hardy's early work, were noted, the film was often criticized for its convoluted plot, underdeveloped characters, and unconvincing depiction of cult dynamics. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding the film confusing and unsatisfying.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with a weak and often nonsensical narrative.

  • Tom Hardy shows early promise, but the supporting characters are largely forgettable.

  • The portrayal of the cult feels superficial and unconvincing.

Google audience: Audience feedback for Goose Feather is scarce, with most commentary online focusing on its obscurity and the lack of clear plot points. Those who have seen it often express confusion rather than strong opinions, with little consensus on what worked or didn't work beyond a general sense of bewilderment.

Fun Fact

This film marked one of Tom Hardy's earliest feature film roles, long before he achieved international stardom.

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