The director of A24's most recent folk horror film shares his insight from the production. A24 has been churning out unique and high-quality horror films from auteurs like Ari Aster and Oz Perkins for several years, so you can bet that the trailer for Valdimar Jóhannsson's Icelandic film Lamb caught my attention quickly. The film follows a grieving couple, Maria (Noomi Rapace) and Ingvar (Hilmir Snær Guðnason), who discover a fantastic half-lamb, half-human child during lambing season on their farm. They decide to raise the girl, Ada, as their own, but soon contend with forces of nature who want her back. It's a complicated, beautiful film about parenting and grief, and features some beautiful rural landscapes and some of the eeriest shots of livestock ever captured. Jóhannsson was kind enough to speak with No Film School via Zoom ahead of the film's release. Take a look at his advice to young directors, his insight on working with animals and children, and more. Editor's note: this interview has been edited for length and clarity. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Monday, 11 October, 2021