The Western Lands — Hoy
Best Short Mountain Film
Sponsored by Mountain Hardwear
Writer Jim Perrin’s attempted climb of the Old Man of Hoy on his 60th birthday. A poetic documentary of love, loss and landscape under the dying of the light. Contains suggestive language. Appeared in Retro Reels on November 3. |
“The filmmaker creates a rich and beautiful canvas on which this story is told,” says jury member Julie Tait. “This is a sensual film with an experimental treatment, a story of life, love and loss.” “It’s sex mixed up with climbing,” adds jury member Pat Morrow. UK, 2007, 9 minutes Directed and produced by Grant Gee |