Review of Spoor

Spoor (2017)
10/10
Janina Duszejko lives!
13 September 2023
A partially moral and somewhat darkly humorous thriller set in the stunning forest environment of a border settlement in the Table Mountains. The protagonist's perspective on hunting animals for meat and fur is thought-provoking, although the character may be perceived as somewhat eccentric. One might wonder if her unconventional viewpoint was a handicap or, in fact, a gift that allowed her to perceive the world differently than others. Unlike the book, the film doesn't adequately portray this aspect, resulting in a slight lack of psychological depth.

The film possesses a unique atmosphere that I appreciate. It seems that the murders are not the central theme but rather serve as a backdrop, portrayed without excessive drama. I found myself more concerned about the hunting scenes, which appear to depict real animal shootings. I somewhat naively convinced myself that these were something like archival hunting footage and that the animals didn't perish solely for the sake of the film's effect. This film is undoubtedly controversial in terms of its content and ideas and is likely to be disliked by hunters and members of the clergy. I liked it.
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