FROZEN RIVER (2008)
A film by Courtney Hunt
Nominated for two Academy Awards (Best Actress and Best
Original Screenplay), winner of the Grand Jury Prize at the
Sundance Film Festival and described by Quentin Tarantino as “the
most exciting thriller I’ve seen this year”, FROZEN RIVER has been
acclaimed as one of the best American debuts this decade.
Ray Eddy (Melissa Leo, 21 GRAMS) finds herself at wits end after
her gambler husband disappears with the down payment on their
new home. When an offer to transport cargo across the Canadian
border presents the opportunity to make some easy money, Ray
has little idea that her actions will place her life in danger and
threaten her family’s future.
Featuring a stunning central performance by Melissa Leo,
writer/director Courtney Hunt’s film is a riveting thriller that raises
questions about the borders we construct, between countries,
communities and each other.
“the most exciting thriller I've seen this year...
Quentin Tarantino
It took my breath away”
“a superior thriller… Melissa Leo is stunning” 4 STARS
TIME OUT
“one of the most impressive feature debuts of the past several years… excellent”
Philip French, THE OBSERVER
“tough, confident and instantly involving” 4 STARS
Peter Bradshaw, THE GUARDIAN
“thrilling drama... superb” )Q!