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Flesh and Sand
Based on true accounts, the superficial lines between subject and bystander are blurred and bound together, allowing individuals to walk in a vast space and thoroughly live a fragment of the refugees' personal journeys.
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Plot Summary
Set in a remote Italian border town, 'Flesh and Sand' follows a young war veteran working as a border policeman. He grapples with the harsh realities of his job and his own traumatic past. The film explores themes of duty, conscience, and the lingering effects of conflict as he encounters refugees and witnesses the moral complexities of immigration.
Critical Reception
Gianni Amelio's 'Flesh and Sand' received generally positive reviews, praised for its atmospheric tension and poignant exploration of a difficult subject matter. Critics lauded its subtle approach to complex themes and the performances of its cast.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its evocative atmosphere and thoughtful portrayal of moral ambiguity.
The film's slow-burn tension and focus on psychological depth were highlighted.
Noted for its sensitive handling of themes surrounding refugees and the aftermath of war.
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Awards & Accolades
Nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film (Italy).
Fun Fact
The film was screened out of competition at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival.
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