RATCATCHER
Genre
Drama
Language
VOSTA
Duration
93
Rating
About
BLEAK WEEK | Cinéma du Parc
In her breathtaking and assured debut feature, Lynne Ramsay creates a haunting evocation of a troubled Glasgow childhood. Set during Scotland’s national garbage strike of the mid-1970s, RATCATCHER explores the experiences of a poor adolescent boy as he struggles to reconcile his dreams and his guilt with the abjection that surrounds him. Utilizing beautiful, elusive imagery, candid performances, and unexpected humor, Ramsay deftly contrasts urban decay with a rich interior landscape of hope and perseverance, resulting in a work at once raw and deeply poetic.
Directed by
Lynne Ramsay
Actors
Tommy Flanagan, Mandy Matthews, William Eadie
Country
United Kingdom, France
Version
Original w/English subtitles
Release year
1999
Original title
RATCATCHER