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Night Moves

film by Reichardt [2013]

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Night Moves is a 2013 thriller film directed by Kelly Reichardt. The movie follows a group of radical environmentalists who plan and execute an ecoterrorist act by bombing a hydroelectric dam. The film explores the fracturing of their bonds in the aftermath of this event. Reichardt is known for her distinctive filmmaking style, characterized by a slow pace, naturalistic approach, and long, contemplative shots. Her films often delve into subtle human emotions and relationships, frequently set against the backdrop of the Pacific Northwest. Night Moves is one of her notable works, alongside films like Wendy and Lucy and Certain Women.12

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