Lamb
Lamb

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Lamb

2021
Movie
106 min
Icelandic

An Icelandic couple live with their herd of sheep on a beautiful but remote farm. When they discover a mysterious newborn on their land, they decide to keep it and raise it as their own. This unexpected development and the prospects of a new family brings them much joy before ultimately destroying them.

Insights

IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes85%
Metacritic72/100
Google Users78%
Director: Valdimar JóhannssonGenres: Drama, Fantasy, Horror

Plot Summary

A childless couple living on a remote farm in Iceland discovers a mysterious newborn on their land. They decide to raise the hybrid infant as their own, finding unexpected joy and profound consequences. However, their new family is threatened by the wild forces of nature and the grieving mother of the child.

Critical Reception

Lamb garnered significant attention for its unique premise and atmospheric execution, receiving generally positive reviews from critics who praised its unsettling tone and striking visuals. While some found its pacing deliberate, the film was largely lauded for its originality and strong central performance.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its bold and original concept.

  • Lauded for its atmospheric and haunting visuals.

  • Noted for its deliberate pacing and unsettling tone.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's unique and bizarre premise, with many appreciating its artistic vision and unsettling atmosphere. Some viewers found the film slow or abstract, while others were captivated by its strange beauty and emotional depth.

Awards & Accolades

Won the Prize of Originality at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The creature in the film, Ada, was brought to life using a combination of practical effects, puppetry, and CGI, with a young actress in a prosthetic suit for certain close-up movements.

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