Friday 26 June 2009

Baraboo

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.

6 comments:

Regina said...

Oh, it sounds wonderful, Juliet- thanks for the link!
:)

angela recada said...

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.

Crafty Green Poet said...

Angela - how interesting! I know of the International Crane Foundation though i didn't know they were in Baraboo!

Red Bird, it is wonderful, a total delight of a film...

yoon see said...

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The Weaver of Grass said...

I envy you being so close to all that culture Juliet.

Alison Wiley said...

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.