1267 – One Week

What a beautiful film this is. I’ve been wanting to see this ever since it was at TIFF. Really glad I finally got the chance. Em and I rented it and I might just have to pick myself up a copy of it at the store, I’d like to delve into the special features and don’t have time before I have to return it. This is one of the best Canadian films I’ve ever seen. It’s inspiring. It takes a clichéd Canadian topic and breaths a beautiful life into it while at the same time making a picturesque post-card of our country. So many beautiful moments in this film, from the Newfoundlanders bicycling across the country to win a case of beer each, to the rancher who hadn’t cried in ten years. The whole thing was done with a beautiful subtlety. Anyone who wants to learn how narration should properly work in a film should take a look at this one. I fully recommend it.