Fell Review

Here is a film that exudes the classic bush mentality of filmmaking without feeling overdone or like a repeat of what has been done before. At its core the film walks the line of the primal way of nature and the power of loss on the psyche. The character of Thomas, played by Matthew Nable, takes control of his life, albeit while dealing with his slightly surreal dreams and the inner turmoil of losing his daughter, only to see the man who was responsible, as played by Snowtown’s Daniel Henshall,  living happily with his own daughter. While the story felt held back, the space in between the potential tension was filled with the trees. The atmosphere created by the visuals and pace really did make the film worth seeing on the big screen. The bush reigned as the greatest character of the film. 

Kasimir Burgess’ does one thing greater than most Aussie directors, and that is conversations; sadly this film doesn’t have too many in it. Saying that, the film doesn’t really give the audience much to walk away with. It’s a beautiful film and while its atmosphere around the logging industry is a new story for the screen, it seems like one we have heard before.

In ACMI cinemas to 27 Sep