SOME THOUGHTS ABOUT RUST AND BONE - multiglom

But the real story isn’t about the cows—it’s about Jacky. To cope with a brutal, life-altering childhood trauma, he has become addicted to the same hormones he feeds his cattle. He is a hulking, silent force of nature, physically imposing but emotionally frozen. Why You Should Watch It

The cinematography is bleak and moody, capturing the flat, grey landscapes of the Belgian countryside. It feels like a modern Greek tragedy.

Nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the 84th Academy Awards.