Film Lens
In Mikael Kristersson's documentary 'Kestrel's Eye,' viewers observe two European falcons over a two-year period in a 13th-century church steeple in Sweden. The film presents the falcons' perspective as they forage for food and care for their eggs, capturing their natural behaviors without the use of voice-overs or music. This unique approach allows the audience to experience the world through the eyes of the falcons, emphasizing their interactions with the environment.
The documentary also portrays the daily life of the surrounding village, featuring a groundskeeper tending to the cemetery and choir boys participating in a lengthy religious procession. This juxtaposition of the falcons' lives with the human activities in the village illustrates the intricate relationship between the birds and their environment, providing a comprehensive view of life in this Swedish setting.
Why Watch
- •See the unique perspective of European falcons in Sweden.
- •Meet the village groundskeeper caring for the cemetery.
- •Follow choir boys in a lengthy religious procession.
Did You Know
•The film was released in 1998 and runs for 89 minutes.
•The documentary focuses on two European falcons over a two-year period.
•The setting is a 13th-century church steeple in Sweden.
Perfect For
Birdwatching enthusiastsNature documentary fansSwedish culture lovers