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It is a very different and sensitively handled slant on same-sex/gay relationships, such as in the attitudes towards the relationship, and that was done in a way that felt real and refreshing, not an easy thing to get right when portrayed on film or television but this is one of the better examples. It is hard to pick the most moving element or part, because it was mainly how the quiet, nuanced atmosphere, writing and acting was executed and the beauty of it all, basically the little things. Story-wise, the film is deliberate and understated but beautiful and very poignant, with a lot of nuance in how the characters are developed in compellingly real characterisations and not cardboard stereotypes. There are not many great first-time-director films, even the very best went on to much better things (for Kubrick's first film was also his worst), 'God's Own Country' is one of them. Francis Lee does a remarkable job directing, cannot believe that this is his directorial debut. Showing the beauty of registering so much and inducing emotions when understated and very quiet in mood, with as little as small gestures, expressive eyes and faces and no words.
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When not with spoken dialogue, 'God's Own Country' really resonates. Minimal dialogue proved to be a good choice and what there is of it was still thought-provoking and flowed well. The music has presence but is never intrusive, even only being used when needed. It's a beautifully made film, especially in the luminous photography and rich in atmosphere scenery. It took the festival circuit by storm and it's no wonder. Speaking as a heterosexual female with "gay" friends (among the nicest people personally met too). 'God's Own Country' is a film where, providing that the subject matter appeals (personally think it is an important subject and not explored enough on film and treated very judgementally in society) and one goes in knowing what to expect, it wouldn't make a difference whatsoever as to what gender or sexuality the viewer is.
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A film with an interesting, if potentially not the most accessible subject matter, that ended up being one of my favourite films of the year so far and for me the film that moved me the most. 'God's Own Country' is also, in its own way. 'Brokeback Mountain' is a masterpiece, one of my favourites.