First Cow (dir. Kelly Reichardt).

Reichardt continues to cement herself as a quietly great American filmmaker concerned with expressing character and story through mood and setting. First Cow simply follows without ever needing to prove anything beyond what’s seen on screen. Its period detail in capturing the Pacific Northwest of old is rather spellbinding.

• Available to stream virtually through VIFF at Home’s online portal.
• Screening at the Rio Theatre currently and The Cinematheque starting August 13.