God's Own Country's reviews
Media reviews
Indiewire
There will be many people who see themselves in the furtive glances and mud-covered kisses from which God?s Own Country weaves its harsh but hopeful narrative.
New York Times
God?s Own Country weaves a rough magic from Joshua James Richards?s biting cinematography and the story?s slow, unsteady arc from bitter to hopeful.
The Guardian
This debut feature from Yorkshire-born actor and first-time director Francis Lee is tough, sensual, unsentimental, with excellent lead performances from Josh O?Connor and Alec Secareanu.
Empire
A dig into the nature of humanity from a director already fluent in the language of brutality and tenderness. A stunning love story that in its finest moments is pure poetry.
The Wrap
Instead of making us feel that these boys are meant to be together, God?s Own Country unintentionally suggests that Gheorghe should get himself to a city where his silky dark hair, bedroom eyes and developed aesthetic sense might be far better appreciated by others.
Festival Internacional de Cine de Lanzarote