God's Own Country

2017 1h 44m EN

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7.7

BANGER

★7.7TMDB · 1,015

RomanceDrama

Synopsis

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A young farmer in rural Yorkshire numbs his daily frustrations with binge drinking and casual sex, until the arrival of a Romanian migrant worker.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Josh O'Connor
Johnny Saxby
Alec Secăreanu
Gheorghe Ionescu
Gemma Jones
Deidre Saxby
Ian Hart
Martin Saxby
Harry Lister Smith
Trainee Auctioneer
Patsy Ferran
Robyn
Naveed Choudhry
Male Nurse
Stefan Dermendjiev
Bearded Farm Worker

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Francis Lee
Writers: Francis Lee
Languages: English, Romanian
Countries: United Kingdom

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ERA

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Released 9 years ago.

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2 / 7

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Romanian.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Francis Lee, shot by Joshua James Richards. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Dustin O'Halloran. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 7

DIRECTOR

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

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6 / 7

CAST

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Josh O'Connor and Alec Secăreanu and Gemma Jones carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt5635086 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Francis Lee directs. Joshua James Richards behind the camera. Dustin O'Halloran scores. Chris Wyatt cuts. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English, Romanian.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 9 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Romanian.
3Directed by Francis Lee, shot by Joshua James Richards. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Dustin O'Halloran. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Chris Wyatt shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Josh O'Connor and Alec Secăreanu and Gemma Jones carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt5635086 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Classified under 23 themes, including "sheep", "countryside", "isolation", "alcohol".

The technical file

Cinematography: Joshua James Richards
Original score: Dustin O'Halloran
Editing: Chris Wyatt
Production design: Stéphane Collonge
Costume design: Sian Jenkins
Makeup / hair: Bean Ellis
Sound: Anna Bertmark
Runtime: 104 min · 1h 44m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Box office: $2,559,939
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: God's Own Country (2017)

Awards

Sundance World Cinema Directing Award: Dramatic

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LuckyLinden2023-11-14
★ 9/10
The "British Brokeback Mountain" label that follows this film around is really unfair as it sells what is a magical move in its own right (and a stunning feature film directorial debut) really short. The film is paced so well (I'm a fan of slow, gentle pacing that lets a story unfold; I know others might find it boring), giving us time to really get to know the characters and immerse ourselves in their world so that the plot evolution hits the way its supposed to. The cast is phenomenal, bringing depth and realism to their performances, it's easy to feel the emotions they feel. The way the film handles intimacy and sexual tension is both sensitive and raw, making the characters' connection feel incredibly authentic. One thing I really liked is how it does a good job steering clear of typical love story clichés. It's not just a film about rural hardship; it's about the challenge of loving and being loved, especially in a setting where such stories usually end in tragedy. The film has this unique ability to depict the gritty reality of farm life, complete with the mud and the livestock, while simultaneously exploring the complex emotional landscape of its characters. It's not another BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN and it's not just another "gay love story." It's its own film and it beautifully depicts a relationship filled with hope and fulfillment, challenging the often tragic narratives we see in rural settings.
CinemaSerf2024-05-30
★ 8/10
Josh O'Connor ("Johnny") is excellent as the frustrated rural English farmer cruising through life on the bottle, peppered with the occasional romp with the only other gay in the village (Harry Lister Smith). His father (Ian Hart) has long since stopped being able to run their farm and can now only contribute to the futility of his son's existence. They recruit an itinerant Romanian worker (Alec Secaeanu) to help out with the heavy lifting and a bond quickly forms that initially induces confusion and conflict before they realise that what both truly seek they can find in the other. It's a film that doesn't pull it's punches; isn't at all sentimental and aside from the occasional gentleness provided by his mother (Gemma Craven) is much less of a sanitised "urban" story about homosexuality than perhaps we are used to.