The film follows Jacky Vanmarsenille, a young cattle farmer in Limburg, Belgium. Jacky is part of a family business that’s knee-deep in the illegal trade of growth hormones for beef.
Nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the 84th Academy Awards. Rundskop
SOME THOUGHTS ABOUT RUST AND BONE - multiglom The film follows Jacky Vanmarsenille, a young cattle
Matthias Schoenaerts delivers a powerhouse performance as Jacky. He physically transformed for the role, gaining nearly 60 pounds of muscle to embody the "bull-like" protagonist. SOME THOUGHTS ABOUT RUST AND BONE - multiglom
The cinematography is bleak and moody, capturing the flat, grey landscapes of the Belgian countryside. It feels like a modern Greek tragedy.
If you enjoy slow-burn dramas that pack a heavy emotional punch, Rundskop is a must-watch. It’s a film that stays with you long after the credits roll, mostly because of Schoenaerts’ haunting eyes peering out from his massive frame.
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