Before I saw this film I heard a film critic on TV say that the least you know about this film, the more you will get from it. Oh, and that it’s a real gem of a film that leads it’s audience to some truly unexpected places!

After seeing the film I can agree 100% with both of these points! This film is amazing. But if you’re here looking for a plot synopsis then you’ll be disappointed. All I will say is that this is the best movie featuring a character who possesses an over developed sense of smell since John Waters’ Polyester. And this is NOTHING like Polyester!

Border is a Swedish film (it’s called ‘Grans’ in it’s native language) which is amazing on every level- but especially acting, cinematography, locations and direction. And then theres the plot. Oh my. There were times during this film that made my jaw hit the floor.

There are many themes contained within the film including issues of identity, feeling like you have no proper place in the world and that you don’t ‘fit’…A major theme that the film makes it’s audience contemplate is when others have sought to make you feel like less than human just because of who you are, realising that everything you’ve thought to be the truth about you and your life is a lie and feeling empowered, euphoric and liberated after you’ve learnt the truth. You’re bolder and stronger because of this and so you start living a better and truer life. You won’t get this from watching Captain Marvel.

This was the most unique cinema-going experience I’ve undergone since a friend took me to see Irreversible in 2004. No, I’m not saying that this is the cinematic shocker that Irreversible is (and let’s face it- no film is as shocking as Irreversible) but it’s vision is just as unique, thought provoking, beautiful and disturbing.

If Border isn’t on my end of year list for 2019’s best movies then I’ll eat my hat. If I wore a hat that is.

4/5 out of 5 stars.