A New Kind of Wilderness
A New Kind of Wilderness

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A New Kind of Wilderness

2024
Movie
84 min
Norwegian

In a forest in Norway, a family lives an isolated lifestyle in an attempt to be wild and free, but a tragic event changes everything, and they are forced to adjust to modern society.

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IMDb7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes92%
Metacritic75/100
Google Users90%
Director: Emil LandrethGenres: Documentary

Plot Summary

The film documents the lives of a family who chose to disconnect from society and live in the Norwegian wilderness for seven years. It explores their motivations, their experiences living off the grid, and the challenges they face as they reintegrate into modern life.

Critical Reception

Reviews for "A New Kind of Wilderness" have generally praised its intimate portrayal of the family's journey and its exploration of societal disconnection. Critics often highlight the film's raw honesty and the compelling personal narratives presented.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intimate and unflinching look at a family's radical lifestyle choice.

  • Noted for its thought-provoking exploration of modern society versus self-sufficiency.

  • Commended for the emotional depth and vulnerability of its subjects.

Google audience: Audience reviews frequently commend the film for its raw authenticity and the compelling nature of the family's story. Many found it to be an inspiring, albeit challenging, look at alternative ways of living.

Fun Fact

The film was shot over a period of several years, allowing the filmmakers to capture the full arc of the family's reintegration into society.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

I was initially quite apprehensive when I saw the start of this introduce me to a family of Scandinavian tree huggers - quite literally! Quite swiftly, though, I was disabused of that rather twee notion as we meet Nik Payne and his three yo...