Might as well.”. What was it like to work so closely with Demián to develop such an intimate onscreen friendship? When Edee’s life is tragically altered, she loses the ability to connect with the world and people she once knew. In “Land,” Robin Wright plays Edee, a traumatized woman trying to rebuild her life from the ground up. Land stars Robin Wright as a grieving woman who decides to give up all her attachments to the world and live by herself in a remote cabin in the wilderness. On the surface, the pieces that Land, Robin Wright’s feature directorial debut, is made up of are familiar to us.It’s a tale of how all-encompassing and … Although she insists she only wants to be alone, he promises to teach her the basics of survival before honoring her wishes. And you feel his soul come through when he’s saying nothing. ©Focus Features/Courtesy Everett. Even then, the filmmaking is lackluster, forgetting completely about these complex emotions that were built up in the first act and causing them to fizzle. We had 29 days to shoot this movie, and we had to capture four seasons over two years and we were running out of time and worried about, “Are we going to be able to get someone in that time and not be dealing with other schedules?” Because some actors are doing two things at the same time. It is evident that Alawa is a Native woman, yet while two passing references to a reservation are made, no mention of an exact tribe is stated. We were losing our window of time. What a gem he is. As if this pacing isn’t confusing enough, the ending comes out of nowhere, rushed as the end credits abruptly appear on the screen. 6.6 1 h 29 min 2021 X-Ray PG-13 Robin Wright's feature film directorial debut, Land, is the poignant story of one woman's search for meaning in the vast and harsh American wilderness. #WonderWoman1984, ➡ Robin Wright (2014) Because once you go there, it’s a lot. ᏣᏔᎩ film nerd & huge fan of coffee, cats, and the OKC Thunder. I was also reminded of how nature can be very healing. Robin Wright directs herself in Land, a stirring, moving actor’s showcase about a woman moving to a cabin in the mountains in an effort to escape from unbearable grief. For most of Land, Robin Wright is the only human onscreen, but it would be unfair to say she’s alone.In fact, there are times when the grandeur of the scenery – the Rockies in all their untamed glory – threatens to overwhelm not only the character and narrative, but the viewer’s perception of the film. After visiting Miguel at his home, Edee is ready for the first time in two years to reach out to her sister. And this one came to me. Her lack of preparation is nearly fatal when she is found almost starved to death by Miguel (Demián Bichir), a local man who nurses Edee back to health. ➡ CAST: Sean Penn, Ed Harr, Denial (1990) Early in Robin Wright’s “Land,” as her Edie (Wright) trucks out to middle-of-nowhere Wyoming, a brief flash of fear passes over the filmmaker and star’s face. [Producer] Alynn [Stewart] said, “I don’t know why. Land (2021) is Robin Wright’s directorial debut. Robin Wright said, “Land is a story of personal transformation out of the most tragic event possible for any of us. As their friendship grows, a platonic intimacy develops, which allows both of them to heal from the pain they carry with them. Much of this film is either just you or you and Demián, and there’s very little dialogue. He loves to talk. This undermines the character’s complete grieving process, showing something much too tidy to be the end result of the same situation that was introduced in the opening moments. From acclaimed actress Robin Wright comes her directorial debut LAND, the poignant story of one woman's search for meaning in the vast and harsh American wilderness. He’s one of the most soulful people I’ve ever met, beautiful soul of a man. He’s so grounded and so talented. More Native characters appear randomly in one of the final scenes at Miguel’s home, performing some sort of ritual, yet again there is no mention of who they are. After finishing high school she decided to become an actress. La película 'Land' se presentará en el Festival de Sundance, y marca la primera película como directora de Robin Wright. LAND REVIEW SCORE: 6.5/10 Focus Features will release Land in theaters on Friday, February 12. So pretty much what you see in the movie, if it’s an emotional scene, it was one take. ➡ Directed by Erin Dignam. All photos are copyright to their respective owners. Previously, Robin Wright directed 10 episodes of “House of Cards” (including the 2018 series finale) and also the short film “The Dark of Night”, but this marks her first time behind the camera on a feature. I mean, it is a job, and I had done it on House of Cards, a very different character, mind you, but yes. Release Date: February 1, 2021 (Sundance Film Festival) | February 12, 2021 in USA theaters. Required fields are marked *. Robin Wright made her directorial debut with Land, about a grieving woman who retreats to the Wyoming Rockies. ➡ CAS, ➡ Robin Wright as Buttercup and Cary Elwes as We, ➡ The Capwell Sisters ➡ Marcy Walker & Robin W. From acclaimed actress Robin Wright comes her directorial debut Land, the poignant story of one woman’s search for meaning in the vast and harsh American wilderness.Edee (Wright), in the aftermath of an unfathomable event, finds herself unable to stay connected to the world she once knew and in the face of that uncertainty, retreats to the magnificent, but unforgiving, wilds … I watched your episodes that you directed on House of Cards, and I just felt you’d be perfect for this movie, to direct it.” And it was so beautiful, because the message was about resilience, in the movie. And I’ve always been the kind of actor where, when it’s an emotional scene, I’m generally first take, and then I dry up after take one. He’s very animated with his hands and his arms when he speaks. The actress spoke to Screen Rant about pulling double duty and battling the elements in order to … ♥️, Your email address will not be published. There is a moment in Land when she is down by the riverbank attempting to catch something for dinner and suddenly, a young boy and his father appear beside her and they cast a line. Search for screenings / showtimes and book tickets for Land. Robin Gayle Wright (Dallas, Texas; 8 de abril de 1966) es una actriz y directora estadounidense. ➡ Robin Wright How does that help them bond? And then they started laughing. You touched on the gravity of it. Was it difficult to take on a role this dramatic while directing? Directed by Robin Wright from a script by Jesse Chatham and Erin Dignam, the film also stars Sarah Dawn Pledge, Warren Christie, Finlay Wojtak-Hissong, and Brad Leland. Edee smiles before remembering this is not actually happening. Instead of claustrophobia, we have agoraphobia. In this one, you had to get to that emotion. Land (M, 89 minutes) Two stars In her first directorial role, Robin Wright took herself and her crew deep into the magnificent North American mountain wilderness. Plot: Edee Holzer (Robin Wright) is a cosmopolitan lawyer. Previously, Robin Wright directed 10 episodes of “House of Cards” (including the 2018 series finale) and also the short film “The Dark of Night”, but this marks her first time behind the camera on a feature. She started her professional career as a model in 1980 at age 14, and worked both in Paris and Japan. In a key moment of Land, Edee threatens to take her own life, an onscreen scene made intense due to its subject matter and Wright’s performance. She grew up in San Diego, California. See the release date and trailer. They interview each other about everything from signature taco recipes and off-the-grid survival skills, to the struggles of directing yourself. ROBIN WRIGHT: I was definitely looking for material to direct once I got off House of Cards. The two begin to trap game, fish in the nearby river, and cut firewood to keep warm during the cold nights. Writing Credits: Jesse Chatham & Erin Dignam. On top of the physical obstacles nature brings, Edee’s visions and flashbacks of her husband and son are further evidence of her distress. Now, we have Land directed by and starring Robin Wright. And it was hard for him to contain himself and become this character, but we were talking, and he just said, “If you could give me just one word about this man…” I said, “He’s her saint.” And it’s like that angel that came down and just happened to cross her path. Título original: Land. While Edee might think this poetic desertion represents her best chance at healing, she soon learns how unequipped she is for such a rugged lifestyle. First, we had Wild with Reese Witherspoon. She is the director, which made […] Complementing Wright’s performance is the cinematography by Bobby Bukowski. Sinopsis: Cuando su vida se ve sacudida por una serie de inesperados acontecimientos, Edee pierde la habilidad de conectar con el mundo y la gente que una vez la rodeó. #RobinWrigh, New Photoshoot ➡ May 2021 It was the one take, and we moved on. You’re here.” And I was like, “Well, I’m going to be there anyway. When Edee is caught on the brink of death, a local hunter (Demián Bichir) and his family miraculously save her, but she alone must find a way to live again. Now, we have Land directed by and starring Robin Wright. Robin Gayle Wright was born in Dallas, Texas, to Gayle (Gaston), a national director at Mary Kay, and Freddie Wright, a pharmaceutical executive. Why don’t you just play it? The lack of development hurts the other supporting characters. While Land might be a well-cast, decent looking film, it is boring. The landscape is beautiful and the beginning shows potential, but the rest is slow and simple before reaching an unfulfilling conclusion. The Subversive Netflix Comedy Series ‘Special’ Ends in its Prime, ‘A Quiet Place Part II’ Finds More Reasons to Scream, Is That All There Is? After Edee arrives at the cabin, the film drags from moment to moment, picking up only after the appearance of Miguel. As the director, you have to bring a certain level of energy to set, but you’re also playing what I’d imagine was a very emotionally draining role. We see in the trailer that he also lost his family. Cast: Robin Wright, Demián Bichir & Kim Dickens. Robin Wright's directorial debut “Land” finds a successful Chicago woman leaving her life behind after a horrifying tragedy for a solitary existence in the mountains of Wyoming The description reads, “From acclaimed actress Robin Wright comes her directorial debut LAND, the poignant story of one woman’s search for meaning in the vast and harsh American wilderness. #RobinWright And we just couldn’t afford to take that risk. She no longer wants to be around people, including her sister, Emma (Kim Dickens), so she decides to escape to the forest-lined beauty of Wyoming. Wright portrays Edee, a woman who has lost all hope after a traumatizing event. However, the decision to use them as plot devices is uncomfortable. A beautiful movie, thank you. It is an imagined desire only seemingly brought into her reality. He says, “You were in my path, and I was meant to help you.” And I just thought, what a beautiful message about human kindness and friendship, that we, I think, now really want to feel, because there’s been so much ugliness in the last four years. The exact situation that has caused Edee so much grief is unknown to the audience, but the concept of loss is understood through her desperate actions and impulses. ‘Land’: Robin Wright knows what she’s doing depicting a woman who doesn’t Actor stars in and directs beautiful story of widow going recklessly into the wild to … The film stars Wright, Demián Bichir and Kim Dickens. On Beauty and Absurdity in ‘The Beach Bum’, Drop What You’re Doing and Watch ‘Captain Yajima’, ‘Those Who Wish Me Dead’ is an Entertaining Thriller With an Outshined Star, ‘Castlevania’s Final Season is a Blood-Filled Delight, ‘The Woman in the Window’ Elevates a Middling Script With a Great Cast, ‘What About Bob?’ is a Comedic Critique of the Mental Health Care System, Absolutely Sickening: The Provocative Punk Power of ‘Pink Flamingos’, 12 Movies to Watch If You Like ‘Mission: Impossible’. The mountains were calling Edee Mathis, the protagonist in Robin Wright's feature directorial debut, Land, and she decided to go. Land, out February 12, marks Robin Wright’s directorial feature film debut.While she’s previously helmed episodes of her seminal Netflix series House of Cards, this movie about a grieving woman living off the grid in Wyoming is another step in her long and storied career.. From acclaimed actress Robin Wright comes her directorial debut LAND, the poignant story of one woman’s search for meaning in the vast and harsh American wilderness. While all three of these films showcase a white woman who refuses the societal norms … Your email address will not be published. He went through exactly what she went through, so he knew the stages that she needed to endure. In the beginning, there are more close-ups, some even appearing distorted, which add an extra layer of claustrophobia and show us the main character’s entrapment by her unruly emotions. I am grieving the loss of my mother, who I took care of until she passed in August. Robin’s Garments: @, State of Grace (1990)