Sint-Truiden, Belgium. Jacky, a young cattle farmer who is constantly pumped on steroids and hormones, is approached by a veterinarian to make a deal with a notorious beef trader.
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★★★★★
I found this film remarkable for its ability to stir feelings of sympathy for a kind of character who seems utterly brutish and unredeemable. Jacky is a brute, the kind of man who all too often resorts to abominable acts of violence when he's aroused. And yet,...
★★★★★
This is without doubt one of the best European films I've ever seen.
First of all this was a brilliant performance by Mattias Schoenaerts, his character being a man tormented by a childhood trauma that makes him withdrawn and only really relating to the anima...
★★★★★
I stumbled across this movie last night, and, although I'd no idea who the director or any of the actors are, based on the reviews, and especially the trailer, I decided to take a look.
I'm both sorry and glad I did.
I think the lead actor in this movie, Mat...
★★★★★
I made an account solely for this movie, a true tragic, mesmerizing Movie. It really is a must see. I think it has a very high change being nominated for the Oscars as best foreign movie and maybe even winning it. Another reviewer posted something about silenc...
★★★★★
For some reason Swedish critics gave this film very mixed reviews, ranging from lukewarm to downright negative.
Why is the biggest question for me because this film is better then it's reputation.
This belgian crimedrama introduces the viewer to the illegal...
