Have just watched this film and am in awe. It did start a little slowly, but the gradual building of intensity just helped the film get it's clutches on me. Several other comments talk about bleakness. Whilst acknowledging this aspect and the grim subject matter, I feel the beauty of the developing relationship between Paul and Celia is so touching and the scenery/photography is so wonderful, that for me, this lifted and gave balance to the overall feel of the film. The 'mystery' part of the storyline adds complexity and depth, yet is more about how it serves to develop the characters and their relationship to one another. Completely compelling and a must for anyone interested in powerful, interesting films rather than blockbuster cheese. In a similar vein to the Scottish film I watched recently called 'Wilbur wants to kill himself' which I also enjoyed but this one is even better.
Review of In My Father's Den
