“The rich textures and palette of 16mm film capture the idyllic beauty of the region while also unearthing its potential as a setting for a fever dream — bringing to mind the pastoral beauty and mythic qualities played by the prairies in Terrence Malick’s Days of Heaven.” – Ravi Srinivasan, TIFF
In writer-director Sophie Jarvis’ compelling debut, set in the seemingly peaceful Okanagan, a distraught cannery worker discovers an invasive insect that could threaten the livelihood of her entire town.
Set in the blistering heat of British Columbia’s seemingly peaceful Okanagan during its growing season, “Until Branches Bend” is a compelling debut drama from writer-director Sophie Jarvis that examines how nature can interrupt our best-laid plans.
Presented by the Swiss Representations in Canada as part of their Swiss Film Club
