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Calm with Horses (2019)

Film

DirectorNick Rowland

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Locations

The film's setting and atmosphere in the fictional town of Glanbeigh → The Cinematic Chimera

Form & technique

The contrast between the film's electronic score by Blanck Mass and its naturalistic, rural setting

Tropes

The relationship between Douglas 'Arm' Armstrong and Dympna Devers
Douglas 'Arm' Armstrong's dual role as enforcer and father
Cosmo Jarvis's physical performance as Arm Armstrong

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