Ratcatcher (1999) (Criterion Collection)

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in her breathtaking and assured debut feature, lynne ramsay creates a haunting evocation of a troubled glasgow childhood. set during scotland's national garbage strike of the mid-1970s; "ratcatcher" explores the experiences of a poor adolescent boy as he struggles to reconcile his dreams and his guilt with the abjection that surrounds him. utilizing beautiful, elusive imagery, candid performances, and unexpected humor, "ratcatcher" deftly contrasts urban decay with a rich interior landscape of hope and perseverance, resulting an a work at once raw and deeply poetic.