I had a chance to watch "After the Snow" at the Florida Film Festival with an audience.
The film is hard to watch in the sense that the subject matter is ghastly, but I do feel that MooRampage is a little too harsh in his or her review.
The hand-held shot-design didn't bother me, and the actors poured their hearts into their performances. The writing seemed natural and unforced, as did the production design. The film is most certainly in the same vein as Winter's Bone, in that it shows us a moment where a character must rise to an occasion.
It's uncompromising in its portrayal or a rape victim and her attacker. This may make some people uneasy or uncomfortable. Personally, the style is not in line with my own personal sensibilities and tastes, but I do commend its boldness and bravery.
I highly recommend the film to anyone who would enjoy a film like Winter's Bone.
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