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Wildlife
In Wildlife, Dieter Coppens goes on a foreign adventure with eight young adults with psychological vulnerability. In Thailand they work together as volunteers in a reserve where wild animals in need are cared for. Because working with animals can have a positive impact on your mental well-being. By sharing their own stories, the young people hope to be a support for each other. That is exactly what Dieter and psychologist Dominique, who is supervising the project, hope for.
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Plot Summary
In 1960s Montana, a teenage boy watches his parents' marriage unravel as his mother pursues a mysterious stranger. The family's delicate balance is disrupted by unspoken desires and external forces. The film explores themes of love, loss, and the complexities of adult relationships through the eyes of a young observer.
Critical Reception
Wildlife garnered significant critical acclaim, particularly for its sensitive direction, strong performances, and poignant exploration of marital strain and adolescent observation. Reviewers praised its understated emotional power and nuanced portrayal of mid-20th century American life.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its quiet, observational tone and emotional depth.
Carey Mulligan and Ed Oxenbould deliver standout performances.
A thoughtful and melancholic look at a marriage and adolescence.
Google audience: Audience reviews generally appreciate the film's artistic direction and the compelling performances, particularly from the lead actors. Some viewers found the pacing slow, but many connected with its emotional resonance and thematic exploration of complex family dynamics.
Awards & Accolades
Selected for the Sundance Film Festival (US Dramatic Competition).
Fun Fact
The film is based on the acclaimed 2009 novel of the same name by Richard Ford, marking actor Paul Dano's directorial debut.
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