Imagine a near future where the only thing that matters is keeping your family alive, as hordes of the starving roam the land for scraps of food. TV and music video director R.T. Thorne’s impressive feature film debut starring Danielle Deadwyler and Michael Greyeyes follows the couple as they attempt to hold their remote farm from violent wayfarers in this global war. Hailey teaches their children the art of war, in this sombre, hart wrenching drama, while Galen is a weapons expert and strategist. Thorne’s sense of style and depictions of authentic human nature are impressive. What She Said’ Anne Brodie spoke with the multi award winning director about 40 Acres’ dark, prophetic beauty.
40 Acres is in theatres across Canada July 4