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  • 2014
  • R
  • Arc Entertainment
  • 1 h 40 m
  • 2014
  • R
  • Arc Entertainment
  • 1 h 40 m

Summary Frightened of being separated by child services following the death of their mother, a self-sufficient 16-year-old girl (Sophie Lowe) and her 10-year-old brother (Maximilian Harnisch) - who hasn't spoken a word since seeing his father killed by the mayor (Peter Stormare) - strive to live peacefully in the Tirolian Mountains. Their innoce...

Directed By: Markus Blunder

Written By: Stephen T. Barton, Gunther Aloys, Markus Blunder

  • 2014
  • R
  • Arc Entertainment
  • 1 h 40 m
  • 2014
  • R
  • Arc Entertainment
  • 1 h 40 m

Autumn Blood

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Summary Frightened of being separated by child services following the death of their mother, a self-sufficient 16-year-old girl (Sophie Lowe) and her 10-year-old brother (Maximilian Harnisch) - who hasn't spoken a word since seeing his father killed by the mayor (Peter Stormare) - strive to live peacefully in the Tirolian Mountains. Their innoce...

Directed By: Markus Blunder

Written By: Stephen T. Barton, Gunther Aloys, Markus Blunder

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Sep 19, 2014
Some viewers will dismiss Autumn Blood as a pretentious Euro-art iteration of Straw Dogs. For those willing to be open to its experimentation and more charitable about its many faults, the film can provide a powerful experience and serve as an fascinating testament to the tenuous nature of the social contract.
By Tirdad Derakhshani FULL REVIEW
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Sep 18, 2014
The structure of Autumn Blood and its metaphors are obvious, but what makes it engaging, even haunting, are the messy flesh-and-blood characters.
By Serena Donadoni FULL REVIEW
38
Sep 16, 2014
An odd, unpleasant 2011 thriller from Austria only now earning limited U.S. release. It’s a reminder of why so few filmmakers experiment with visual-only storytelling. It’s hard to pull off.
By Roger Moore FULL REVIEW
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Sep 18, 2014
Whereas Haneke's films grapple with the blunt force of violence, novice filmmaker Markus Blunder just lets the violence snowball all the way down a slippery slope.
By Martin Tsai FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Dreamrunner Pictures, Cult Film, Mountain Film
Release Date Sep 19, 2014
Duration 1 h 40 m
Rating R
Genres
Tagline Autumn is coming, and Nature starts bleeding.
Website http://www.dreamrunnerpictures.com/productions/autumn_blood
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Awards

Irvine International Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
Molins Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
San Diego Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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