Baraboo is the directorial debut of Mary Sweeney, the longtime editor for David Lynch. It's on again at the Edinburgh Film Festival tomorrow, 5.45pm at Filmhouse and I think there are tickets left. It's a beautifully shot film, full of trees and birdsong, that quietly follows the lives of the people who live and work in and around a motel and gas station in Baraboo, Wisconsin. It's full of subtle observation, humour and hidden pain and is a truly beautiful cinematic experience.
How interesting! I didn't know there was a film about Baraboo. I live in Wisconsin, and have in-laws who live in Baraboo, and I've been here many times.
Did you know that the International Crane Foundation is located in Baraboo? If you're interested, their web address is: http://www.savingcranes.org/
I hope you have a lovely weekend. It sounds like you have a wonderful film festival in Edinburgh.
Thanks for the tip, Juliet. It sounds good; thoughtful, worthwhile films are hard to find. My husband Thor and I plan to see it the first chance we get.
Oh, it sounds wonderful, Juliet- thanks for the link!
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How interesting! I didn't know there was a film about Baraboo. I live in Wisconsin, and have in-laws who live in Baraboo, and I've been here many times.
ReplyDeleteDid you know that the International Crane Foundation is located in Baraboo? If you're interested, their web address is: http://www.savingcranes.org/
I hope you have a lovely weekend. It sounds like you have a wonderful film festival in Edinburgh.
Angela - how interesting! I know of the International Crane Foundation though i didn't know they were in Baraboo!
ReplyDeleteRed Bird, it is wonderful, a total delight of a film...
Thank you for your kind comment on my blog and my best wishes to you too:)
ReplyDeleteI envy you being so close to all that culture Juliet.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip, Juliet. It sounds good; thoughtful, worthwhile films are hard to find. My husband Thor and I plan to see it the first chance we get.
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