Драма «Раткачер» названа зрителями лучшим шотландским фильмом всех времен

The moving film follows a young boy growing up in poverty in Glasgow in the early 70s. Trends, Showbiz and Lifestyle Writer A 'gripping' Glasgow-based drama which depicts growing up in poverty in the 1970s has been hailed the 'best Scottish film ever' by viewers. ‌ Ratcatcher (1999) is a social realist movie directed and written by Scots filmmaker Lynne Ramsay, which is set in Glasgow during the mid-1970s garbage strike. The 'powerful' film tells the story of a young Glaswegian boy called James Gillespie, played by William Eadie, who carries a haunting secret after his friend accidentally drowned in the canal and he ran away in terror without telling anyone. ‌ Set against a backdrop of uncollected trash and a soaring rat infestation, James carries the heavy, silent burden of guilt while navigating poverty and his bleak housing estate. He finds solace roaming an unfinished housing development, befriends an innocent younger boy named Kenny, and develops an awkward bond with an older girl, Margaret Ann. ‌ Available to rent or buy on Amazon Prime, Ratcatcher scores a respectable 86 per cent on Rotten Tomatoes with many viewers commenting on how heartbreaking the story it tells is. One fan wrote: "A superb Scottish film, and an excellent first feature from director Lynne Ramsay. It is an extremely real portrayal of the impoverished Glasgow residents of the early '70s. Beautiful camerawork and consistently good acting. Ratcatcher is hard to stomach at times but is highly recommended viewing for it's stark realism and power. Excellent movie." ‌ A second praised: "Marvellous performances, gritty realism. A thoughtprovoking film." A third penned: "One of the most brilliant coming-of-age films I've ever seen, set in '70s Glasgow. Beautiful and layered, harsh and honest. Lynne Ramsay, where have you gone?" Someone else commented: "A very powerful film. Hard to watch at times because the subject matter was so painful. The acting was excellent; the movie felt very real and never forced or sensationalized. This is the sort of movie that sinks in over time." Article continues below Yet another gushed: "One of the most gripping films I've ever seen; the poetry of what's unsaid is almost unbearable. The family relationships are incredibly moving...easily my favourite movie." While another viewer simply wrote: "Best Scottish film ever." Ratcatcher is available to watch on Amazon Prime.