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That Beautiful Somewhere

2007 1h 33m EN
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β˜…3.9TMDB Β· 12β˜…5.3IMDB Β· 618
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A detective teams up with a young female archaeologist to unravel the mysterious death of a 'bog body' found in a native swamp rumoured to have curative powers. It is the story of two wounded souls searching for healing and redemption

β€œSome stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director
Robert Budreau
Writers
Robert Budreau
Languages
French, English

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ERA

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Released 19 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: French, English.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list β€” fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Robert Budreau, shot by Andrew Watt. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Steve London. Worth a dedicated listen after β€” most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Mitch Lackie shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Roy Dupuis and Gordon Tootoosis and David Fox carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0496408 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Robert Budreau directs. Andrew Watt behind the camera. Steve London scores. Mitch Lackie cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Dialogue in French, English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 1Released 19 years ago.
  • 2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: French, English.
  • 3Lean credit list β€” fewer than 30 people officially credited.
  • 4Directed by Robert Budreau, shot by Andrew Watt. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 5Original score by Steve London. Worth a dedicated listen after β€” most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 6Editor Mitch Lackie shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 7Roy Dupuis and Gordon Tootoosis and David Fox carry the top of the cast.
  • 8IMDB entry: tt0496408 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 9Only 12 TMDB ratings β€” you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography
Andrew Watt
Original score
Steve London
Editing
Mitch Lackie
Production design
Roderick Mayne
Costume design
Barbara Rowe
Runtime
93 min Β· 1h 33m
Status
Released
Original language
EN
IMDB rating
5.3/10 Β· 618 votes
MPAA
R

Awards

4 wins & 1 nomination

Also by

Robert Budreau

Key crew

  • EditorMitch Lackie
  • Art DirectionPolly-Jean Vernon
  • Production DesignRoderick Mayne
  • Costume DesignBarbara Rowe
  • Set DecorationDar Higden
  • Executive ProducerWilliam Plumstead
  • Line ProducerMike Masters
  • Executive ProducerMatthew Stone
  • Costume DesignNicole Manek
  • CastingLindsay Chag
  • ProducerRobert Budreau
  • ProducerIan Murray

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • indigenous
  • detective
  • swamp
  • archaeologist
  • female corpse

Release history Β· US

When it landed

  • Theatrical2007-04-20

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