The Loneliest Planet

This quite and observational film about a young engaged couple who take a hiking trip through the Caucasus Mountains of Georgia, explores inter-personal connection in a most uncommon way. Using so little dialogue that a viewer need not speak English, Spanish or Georgian to fully understand the story and its themes, director Julia Loktev has made a film that is all about communication and its importance in maters of the heart. With long takes, lack of clear narrative, and minimal action (though taking action is a key theme), this is the type of movie that will drive 90 percent of audiences crazy. However, for the 10 percent who love to be engaged by this type of filmmaking and consider this the best kind of “audience participation picture” – its pretty damn great.