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July.
July is the story of Tarjei meeting his childhood friends in their childhood summer paradise some years after they left high school. In the pressing summer heat of July, old love flourishes and everything seems to be as it once was. But when the group is faced with a difficult choice during a childish game, Tarjei involuntarily witnesses his own moral shortcomings and begins to question everything he holds dear.
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Plot Summary
Two brothers, Daniel and Dani, work as ranchers in a remote rural community. Their tranquil life is shattered when their neighbor's dog begins to relentlessly harass their livestock. When the neighbor refuses to address the issue, the brothers' simmering resentment boils over into a dangerous confrontation, escalating into a desperate struggle for survival and sanity that threatens to tear their family apart.
Critical Reception
Rodrigo Sorogoyen's "July." received widespread critical acclaim for its intense atmosphere, gripping narrative, and powerful performances. Critics lauded the film's masterful build-up of tension and its unflinching portrayal of rural life's harsh realities and the psychological toll of simmering conflict. The film was particularly praised for its exploration of primal instincts and the breakdown of civility under pressure.
What Reviewers Say
A masterclass in suspenseful filmmaking with a palpable sense of dread.
Features outstanding performances, particularly from Luis Tosar and Antonio de la Torre.
Explores the dark side of human nature and the consequences of escalating conflict.
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Fun Fact
The film's title, "July.", refers to the relentless heat and its oppressive effect on the characters and the environment, amplifying the mounting tension.
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