Lamb

In rural Iceland, a childless couple, Maria and Ingvar, discover a mysterious newborn in their sheep barn. They decide to raise the hybrid infant as their own, embracing it into their isolated lives. However, the arrival of Ingvar's brother threatens their newfound family and exposes the couple to the dark consequences of their choices.

Lamb received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its unique premise, atmospheric horror, and striking visuals. Some found the pacing slow and the narrative occasionally opaque, but many lauded its originality and emotional depth.

• Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and bold, original concept.
• Noted for its striking visual style and slow-burn, folk-horror elements.
• Some critics found the narrative progression deliberately ambiguous and occasionally too sparse.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's unique and eerie story, calling it a thought-provoking and visually impressive horror experience. Some viewers found the plot a bit slow-paced or confusing, but the overall sentiment was one of intrigue and satisfaction with its unusual premise.

Won the Un Certain Regard Prize for Best Film at the Cannes Film Festival in 2021.

The hybrid child character, Ada, was brought to life through a combination of puppetry, CGI, and a child actor wearing prosthetics, with the final performance being a blend of these elements.