Beyond The Hill

MUST SEE: Emin Elper's Beyond The Hill (Turkey, 2012) - 2012KV NETPAC Prize winner. An eye-catching parable about scapegoating and the multitude of sins it covers, "Beyond the Hill," from debuting Turkish helmer-writer Emin Alper, is a deliberately paced drama set amid the scenic hills of central Anatolia. Appealing more to the intellect than to the emotions, the low-budgeter is most interesting for the way it uses the stunning landscape, at times adopting Western iconography. The powerful visuals, as well as a special mention garnered in Berlin's first feature competition, should pique fest programmer interest. 2012BERf, 2012KV, 2012TRI. RATING: 8