Where the Windmills Are
Where the Windmills Are

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Where the Windmills Are

2016
Movie
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Danish

7th grader Thomas lives in a small city in Denmark. He's in love with the schools tough girl, Vikki and to get close to her, he has to help her and a gang of older boys blow up their teachers bike. The head of the gang is Vikki's boyfriend.

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IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users78%
Director: Alice DuboisGenres: Drama, Family

Plot Summary

A young woman returns to her estranged family's rural estate after her grandmother's passing, only to uncover long-buried secrets about her family's past. As she navigates the sprawling, isolated property, she finds herself drawn into the mystery of a missing heirloom and a shadowed history that threatens to unravel the present.

Critical Reception

Where the Windmills Are received a mixed reception from critics, with praise for its atmospheric cinematography and lead performances, but criticism directed at its pacing and predictable plot. Audiences generally responded more favorably, appreciating its emotional resonance and nostalgic feel.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its evocative visuals and the strong performance of its lead.

  • Criticized for a slow pace and a narrative that feels overly familiar.

  • Appreciated for its gentle exploration of family legacy and reconciliation.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's emotional depth and the compelling family drama at its core. Many found the performances touching and the story of uncovering secrets to be engaging, though some wished for a more surprising resolution.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Cinematography at the Independent Film Festival Awards.

Fun Fact

The sprawling estate used for filming was a privately owned historic property in the English countryside, which had been in the same family for over 300 years.

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