I never said I saw the movie! I just love how rottentomatoes let's anyone in with internet connection write a review. It's democracy in its most fashionable form ;)

The worst movie I have ever seen. Seen quite a few art house/festival/foreign movies but this was The most excruciatingly boring movie I have ever seen. Nothing happened. Then nothing happened. I can't believe this was ever put to screening to the public

Heartfelt scenes aith beautiful cinematography which needs a big screen to do it justice

Carla Simón does it again. Creating a world with such an atmosphere. And so sad.

Ok, but not like extremely good to win the major prize (Golden Bear) at Berlin

Individual performances were great but the story-line was predictable and boring.

Alcarras is a beautiful portrayal of family and land. Authentic to the bone, it's a quietly moving film that slowly envelopes you in its emotional story. Uniquely, it is filmed entirely in the Catalan language in the small rural town of Alcarras. It tells the story of the multi-generational Sole family. For decades they have farmed their land, predominantly for peaches. They have use of the land thanks to an agreement decades ago when the owners had to give it up under Franco law. But nothing was ever signed and now the current owner wants to sell up the land to solar panel owners. Legally they haven't a leg to stand on and their future is uncertain. It's not just an economic quandary but a dramatic change in their way of life. This film beautifully captures the loss of lifestyle and tradition. It moves slowly and not much happens, but we quietly observe the everyday rhythms of a rural family. The cast is mainly non-professional, adding another layer of authenticity to a small gem of a film.

Carla Simón's Alcarràs is a poignant and realistic portrayal of a family of peach farmers in Catalonia whose future is threatened when the owner of their land decides to sell it. The film explores the family's struggle to keep their farm and way of life as they confront the harsh realities of industrial development and society's changing values. The film's strength lies in its naturalistic and documentary-like approach, which captures the rustic beauty of the farmland setting and the daily struggles of the family with rare realism. The cinematography by Daniela Cajías is particularly noteworthy, as it imbues the film with a golden, leafy warmth that contrasts with the uncertainty and tension of the family's situation. The ensemble cast of non-professional actors delivers realistic and heartfelt performances, especially the children, teenagers, and elders. However, the script is predictable and lacks the narrative drive of Simón's previous film, Summer 1993. The film's pacing is too slow and meandering, which may make it a harder sell for mainstream audiences and, for me, reduced the potential potency this story could have had. Despite its pacing, Alcarràs is a moving film that resonates long after the credits roll. The film's themes of family, tradition, and the struggle for survival are universal and relatable, and the film encourages us to reflect on our own values and priorities. Alcarràs subtly ingrains itself into the memories of the youth, ensuring that this moment will be remembered for years to come. Alcarràs is a bittersweet tale of a family's struggle to keep their farm, which is both heartwarming and heartbreaking. It will particularly suit anyone who appreciates realistic and humanistic cinema.

Fantastic film! One of those things you don´t want to end! Highly recommended.

English Review Carla Simón's Spanish feature film, "Alcarràs", which is Spain's submission to the Academy Awards for international feature, starts with the youngest members of the Sole family watching as an abandoned car located in the edge of their orchard is removed by a large crane. The Sole family, proud adherents to a vanishing agricultural tradition of close-knit clans working land as a way of life, soon realize they are the next targets for displacement, due to the fact that their grandfather, Rogelio (Josep Abad), never secured a signed contract from their wealthy benefactors. The Soles must now cope with the possibility of the last time they will be able to keep doing what they have been doing for generations. Simón's film explores the beauty and burden in these all-too-hidden lives, as the family faces adversity and tries to find common ground with the new reality. Through the use of non-professional actors, particularly with the younger performers, Simón creates an atmosphere of authenticity and realism. The true enemy of the Soles is made clear as industrial giants threaten to take away the way of life that the family has known for generations. "Alcarràs" is a rare gem that shines a light on the people who grow our food and struggle to maintain their land in a time of industry. Spanish Review El largometraje español de Carla Simón, "Alcarràs", que es la candidatura española a los Premios de la Academia al largometraje internacional, arranca con los más pequeños de la familia Sole viendo cómo una gran grúa retira un coche abandonado situado en la linde de su huerta. La familia Sole, orgullosos adherentes a una tradición agrícola en extinción de clanes muy unidos que trabajan la tierra como forma de vida, pronto se dan cuenta de que son los próximos objetivos de desplazamiento, debido al hecho de que su abuelo, Rogelio (Josep Abad), nunca aseguró un contrato firmado por sus ricos benefactores. Los Soles ahora deben hacer frente a la posibilidad de que por última vez puedan seguir haciendo lo que han estado haciendo durante generaciones. La película de Simón explora la belleza y la carga de estas vidas demasiado ocultas, mientras la familia se enfrenta a la adversidad y trata de encontrar puntos en común con la nueva realidad. Mediante el uso de actores no profesionales, particularmente con los más jóvenes, Simón crea una atmósfera de autenticidad y realismo. El verdadero enemigo de los Soles queda claro cuando los gigantes industriales amenazan con quitarles la forma de vida que la familia ha conocido durante generaciones. "Alcarràs" es una joya rara que arroja luz sobre las personas que cultivan nuestros alimentos y luchan por mantener su tierra en una época de industria.

A very sensible chronicle about the end of a time : a catalan family struggling between what they used to do ( the last season of growing peach trees) and the future of the country (solar panels). The characters are a bit too conventionnal but the Carla Simon filming is really effective, respectful and the camera operating is relevant.

A nice picture of the rural world, slowly and silently dying. Nevertheless, not a very entertaining watch. Did not strike as well as "Summer 1993".

Es una película que no produce ningún tipo de empatía hacia ningún personaje ya que no se logra conectar con ninguno de ellos. Inclusive no es raro si al final de la película no recuerdas el nombre de alguna. Esta película pretende mostrar un poco de cada miembro de la familia y descuida por completo la trama que es simple pero muy mal planteada. El clímax llega casi al final y eso lo vuelve una película larga y agonizante, un completo somnífero. La ambientación, parcialmente las actuaciones y la simple historia tienen buenas intenciones pero ahí se quedan, nada es relevante. Es una película que se ve solamente una vez en la vida.

The times they are a-changing, indeed; with them, familial structures, ideas, a whole community and its sense of bonding are also experiencing a change whose impact is enormous. Thus the film is centred around the notion of a family's "last summer" in the only place they have ever known —their community is to be obliterated by the inevitable momentum of 'progress'. It's a film whose character development could arguably be more extensive, but it's nonetheless sufficient. Absolutely recommended.

Muy auténtico el cuadro familiar dramático frente a la industrialización del campo. Muy natural la relación familiar entre diferentes edades, acertado en este caso que sean actores no profesionales. La fotografía técnicamente no se puede criticar, pero subjetivamente el paisaje es feo. Al menos le dan cierta gracia los bailecitos frecuentes de las niñas y adolescentes. El guion, psss. La historia demasiado local como para despertar un interés internacional. En conclusión, un auténtico coñazo, por si nadie se atreve a decirlo.