Two Siblings (Bi annai)

An Orio Produkzioak presentation and production, in colaboration with ETB. Created by Benat Ibarbia. Executive producers, Benat Ibarbia, Unai Ibarbia. Directed, compiled by Imanol Rayo, in line with the novella by Bernardo Atxaga.With: Bingen Elortza, Aitor Coteron, Kandido Uranga, Loreto Mauleon, Oihan Lopetegi, Mariasun Pagoaga, Klara Badiola, Patxi Santamaria, Inigo Lizarralde, Amaia Lizarralde, Patxo Telleria. (Basque dialogue)"What goes on to the eyes, transpires with our souls," states among the figures in "Two Siblings," and rookie scribe-helmer Imanol Rayo appears to possess taken this to heart for his adaptation of Basque novelist Bernardo Atxaga's dark novella. There isn't an ordinary frame found within this impeccably designed tale of two brothers and sisters within the nineteen fifties Basque Country, using the exquisite lensing and seem design -- all ticking clocks, creaking floormats, dogs woofing within the distance -- doing more to completely immerse auds compared to meager scraps of narrative. Fests not scared of heavily atmospheric fare will fraternize. First word uttered, some six minutes in, is "Silence," and doubles like a statement of intent. Following the dying of the father, youthful Paulo (Bingen Elortza, photogenic and pensive) must take care of his slightly older, disabled brother, Daniel (Aitor Coteron, remarkably mercurial), especially after Daniel's curiosity about quite a girl (Loreto Mauleon) causes trouble. Such as the recent Basque feature "The Stone," "Two Siblings" performs exceptionally well in creating a feeling of place. Heavily symbolic imagery, for example apples and snakes, is frequently more telling than any direct story particulars.Camera (color), Javier Agirre Erauso editor, Guille Sanchez Mahave art director, Peio Villalba costume designer, Josune Lasa. Examined at San Sebastian Film Festival (Zinemira Premieres), Sept. 20, 2011. Running time: 104 MIN. Contact Boyd van Hoeij at news@variety.com