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