Albatross
Albatross

Movie spotlight

Albatross

2015
Movie
89 min
Icelandic

With big plans for the future, city boy Tommi chases his girlfriend to the Wild West-fjords. This summer is not going to be like he expected.

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Director: Jonatan EtzlerGenres: Drama, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

In a near-future Sweden, a teenage girl named Vanda struggles with social isolation and the omnipresent surveillance state. When she discovers a hidden community of people living off the grid, she finds herself drawn into their fight for freedom and autonomy against the oppressive regime.

Critical Reception

Albatross received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised its atmospheric tension and relevant themes of surveillance and societal control. Some found the pacing to be slow in parts, but the overall message and visual style were frequently commended.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its timely exploration of surveillance state issues.

  • Appreciated for its strong visual style and tense atmosphere.

  • Some critics noted a deliberate, slow pacing that may not appeal to all viewers.

Google audience: Audience reception data is not widely available.

Fun Fact

The film was shot entirely on location in Sweden, with much of the futuristic technology depicted being practical effects or cleverly integrated into the natural landscape.

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