Far North
an ASIF KAPADIA picture
Synopsis
Based On The Story ‘True North’ By Sara Maitland
An epic sale set in the harsh beauty of the Arctic where Saiva and Anja struggle to survive on the frozen wastes. They are forced further North to escape soldiers taking over their homeland and settle on a desolate island. One day a figure, Loki, appears on the ice and collapses, close to death. Despite her fears Saiva saves him. When Loki recovers, Saiva and Anja compete for his attention. A passionate relationship forms between Anja and Loki which leaves Saiva isolated. When the lovers plan to leave for a new life together, a desperate Saiva acts with terrifying and tragic consequences.
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Press
"Full of surprises and sharp as an ice pick."
Hollywood Reporter
"Ravishing…nuanced and compelling to watch… There are moments when FAR NORTH achieves the visionary, timeless quality of a folk tale.The film looks (and sounds) stunning."
Screen International
"A strong, simple human story economically told with minimal dialogue and breathtaking cinematography. The film casts an inexorable spell and is always moving, right up until the shocking finale… Kapadia doesn’t put a foot wrong."
Première
"This is reassuring proof that (Kapadia) has not sold out…visual and aural craftsmanship, a tendency to let the landscape do most of the talking, and a parable-like quality that is apparent from the outset…committed realism and fantastical narrative."
The Guardian
"A dazzlingly effective folk tale set against a timeless, unforgiving landscape…with breathtaking cinematography from Roman Osin, this tragic tale casts a hauntingly affective spell."
Time Out
"A magnificent thriller."
The Times
"The shock ending establishes Kapadia as one of our most interesting story-tellers."
The Guardian
"A frequently exhilarating work that offers a relatively rare glimpse into a world and a way of life rarely depicted on screen….crisp and intellegent, Kapadia builds from a simple premise to an unforgettable conclusion…a brilliantly composed and distinctly otherworldly return to form from one of Britain’s brightest talents."
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Festivals
& Awards
Venice International Film Festival
Tromsø International Film Festival
London Film Festival
Berlin Britspotting Film Festival
Trento Film Festival
Espoo Film Festival
Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival
Cast & Crew
| Michelle Yeoh | |
|---|---|
| Sean Bean | |
| Michelle Krusiec |
| Director | Asif Kapadia |
|---|---|
| Scriptwriters | Asif Kapadia, Tim Miller |
| Based On The Story ‘True North’ By Sara Maitland | |
| Producer | Bertrand Faivre |
| Executive producers | Hengameh Panahi, Duncan Reid, |
| Tessa Ross, Peter Touche, Christophe Vidal | |
| Co-producers | Petter J. Borgli |
| Vincent Gadelle | |
| Line Producer | Gina Marsh |
| Cinematography | Roman Osin |
| Editor | Ewa J Lind |
| Sound | Andy Shelley |
| Music | Dario Marianelli |
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