HotDocs: Part One
Rebecca and I bought a pass to the HotDocs Film Festival this year. We ended up seeing 14 movies in 8 days. I thought I'd give a synopsis/review of each here. Over the Hills and Far Away - Sat., May 2, 2009 - 3:30PM @ Bloor Cinema This was the first film we saw and it was my favourite of the festival. The story of a young couple who's autistic son seems to have a very deep connection with horses; so deep a connection that he literally goes from throwing a tantrum to complete silence/ease when his father places him atop the neighbour's horse. The father, having done humanitarian work in Africa, has some experience with Shamanistic healing. After some research, he discovers that there is but one culture in the world that combines Shamanistic healing with horses. That culture exists in Mongolia. This film follows this family of 3 as they cross Mongolia on horseback, seeking the help of different Shaman along the way. I loved this movie. I should note here that they are...