Black Field

Danishka Esterhazy, 2009, Canada, 80 min

Saskatchewan Theatrical Premiere, One Screening Only
Sunday, September 26 2010, 1:45pm, The Roxy Theatre
Admittance by donation as part of Culture Days
Film contains implied violence and scenes of a sexual nature

Short Description
Official Site: www.blackfieldmovie.com

A dark historical drama about two sisters, the man that comes between them, and the tragedy that results. Set in the 1870s Canadian Prairies.

The Buzz

"Black Field is a gorgeous film which delivers a remarkable story of survival" - Row Three

"Four stars. A perfect example of independent cinema..." - The Uniter

"A beautifully shot gothic period drama... Danishka Esterhazy is a filmmaker to watch." - Winnipeg Free Press

Synopsis

This Manitoba based production brings together a beautiful dark story of two sisters and a lone traveller that comes between them. Maggie McGregor (Sara Canning) and Rose McGregor (Ferron Guerreiro) are young sisters who are barely eaking out a life for themselves on the isolated farm. When David Latouche (Mathieu Bourguet) arrives looking for a place to stay while his horse rests the two sister's quiet life is turned upside down. Is there more to David than is easily seen and can the sisters survive once their lives has been thrown into turmoil by the handsome stranger. Winner of the Best Canadian Feature at the Toronto Female Eye Film Festival.

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