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Bitterbrush

Available screening types

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Available until

Jan 01, 2026

Available in

United States of America

About the film

In remote Idaho, Colie and Hollyn embark on a long summer season working as range riders herding cattle. We follow them closely through the immensity of the landscapes and intimate moments of friendship. Emelie Mahdavian masterfully revisits the genre of the western and invites us to rethink the challenge of nomadism from the perspective of two young women.

Genre

Documentary

Runtime

1h 30m

Released

2021

Director

Emelie Coleman Mahdavian

Producer

Su Kim

Awards & recognition

Visions du Réel International Film Festival Nyon

2022 Special Jury Award: International Feature Film Competition

What people are saying

"A captivating and meditative look at two intrepid young women surviving — and seasonally thriving — in a traditionally male-dominated field: cattle herding."

Gary Goldstein

Los Angeles Times

"I found myself mesmerized by this spare, affecting, and powerfully humane work that may seem quiet and reserved, but which ends up packing a surprisingly powerful emotional punch by the end."

Peter Sobczynski

RogerEbert.com

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