The North

My husband has walked the trails in the film so was obviously delighted with the scenery and realistic portrayal of multi day hiking in Scotland.

I loved this film for so many different reasons.

The film is like a detox and soothing balm, beautiful and unhurried but not without tension and mystery.

The director obviously believes in "show, don't tell" and each scene is allowed time and space to unfold the story. Or rather, stories.

This method is part of the detox, no hyper dramatic storylines and big twists or reveals. It doesn't need any of those Hollywood story telling devices to have you hooked.

The cinematography is stunning, understated and at times poetic.

This is a film that lingers and refreshes your soul if you let it.

I lost my heart to the highlands in1977 and there is no cure for that. With this film I could spend a little time there without actually going. Very well done! You shared what I believe everyone who is out there walking would like to share but can never.

Apart from that I learned a few things, like how the bothies are used. I also liked many of the extraordinary views that I have never enjoyed, because I simply didn't walk long and far enough. It inspired me to still try someday and on the other hand it made me fear for the sheer number of others who might want to do so and crowd the scenery with their presence. Let's hope it will stay bare and mostly deserted for long enough...

Breathtaking and impressive film.

Moving to be so close to a men's world. I feel invited as a viewer to walk their path and to share their friendship, also because these are nice guys. Thanks to the makers of this great film monument.

It is an interesting and fascinating journey through the wild and great land in Northern Scotland, with many shades of color, climate and texture of the landscape. Also it turns to softness, It also majestically shows the sparkling colors through the sunlight, and the many shades of green and gray.

And also, during this great walk a lot is happening with these two guys. It was a great joy to watch this impressive film. Thanks!

Thank you for making the North. You have captured the feeling of a multi-day trip together very well. In small gestures, words, glances the connection or even distance from each other or the environment I think is very nicely done. Very recognizable. Also compliments for the edit. The courage to really take the time for the shots. The final shot on the beach is beautiful. First a tear rolled left and then right accompanied by the rolling waves. Tip for watching; use headphones and turn up the volume. You will feel the wind, touch the water and feel the frustrations setting up a tent in the storm. Memorable.

The North is film about a journey. However, many people who travel soon realise that it's the journey, not the destination that will stay in your memory in the years to come.

Watching reminded me of the journey in Heart of Darkness. Not with the drama. The brooding Scottish Highlands provide that. As the friends hiked the scenery move from the gentle, rural outskirts of Glasgow to the harsh challenges of the rough bounds of Scotland's north west coast. The hills got steeper, stonier, colder, wetter. They are made to look inwards, as individuals and as friends.

Like it's sister film "Human Nature", The North captures beautifully why people hike. Why someone would undertake a long distance hike. It does it well.

The spectacular scenery is the star throughout. The cinematography wonderful. Use of fellow travellers over the journey is a gentle nod to the multitude of reasons that lead someone to swap the comfort of the sofa for several nights in a wet and windy tent. In many ways the film is a masterclass in the concept of second degree fun.

The fact that the entire crew hiked and camped the entire 600km journey from Milngavie to Cape Wrath gives the film an authenticity that simply couldn't be captured by faking it.

I loved it.