"Big Land" – a decent and very beautiful movie

Rarely does a Russian filmmaker, for reasons unknown to me, think about the visual aesthetics of their film. Usually, they slap on a random dark filter to make it look "cinematic," and that's it. Unusual locations, detailed sets, simply beautiful shots – something beyond our cinema (not always, of course, but for the most part).

That's why "Big Land" stands out: the location is incredibly appealing (a lonely lighthouse on a picturesque island), it's filmed with a sense of awe for nature, and the story's vibe fully matches the visuals (the heroine essentially works through a childhood trauma in the place where it occurred). The plot doesn't reach for the stars; it's simple and predictable, but well-written and acted, so it doesn't cause any rejection. In short, Yulia Trofimova (director) and Mikhail Dementyev (cinematographer) did a great job. Thanks for the beauty.