Big World Pictures

Taming the Garden

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This special limited edition slipcover (designed by Nicole Rifkin) is limited to 1,000 units and is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.

Founded in 2013, Big World Pictures is a non-profit distribution outfit dedicated to bringing the best in world cinema to film enthusiasts across the United States. Previous releases include films by Radu Jude, Tamer El Said, Maya Vitkova, Jean-Gabriel Périot, Julia Murat, Tsai Ming-liang and Eric Rohmer. Vinegar Syndrome’s sister company, OCN Distribution, is thrilled to be representing this diverse and unique home video line!

An ode to the rivalry between men and nature, Taming the Garden is the story of how a powerful man indulges in an unusual hobby by having century-old trees uprooted in communities along the Georgian coast and transplanted to his private garden.

directed by: Salomé Jashi
starring: Various
2021 / 92 min / 1.78:1 / Georgian DTS-HD MA 2.0

Additional info:

Region A Blu-ray
Deleted Scene
Trailer
Booklet with essay by film critic Jerry White
English subtitles

Overall rating: 4.37931 / 5 from 29 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Taming the Garden is a visually stunning limited edition slipcover, focusing on the rivalry between men and nature. Customers appreciate the unique story and the beautiful film, though some noted it focuses on the wrong things at times. The product is a special release limited to 1,000 units.

Summary topics

Visual Appeal: 35%
Film Quality: 25%
Tree Management: 20%

Review topics: ["quality","packaging","picture","buy","documentary","film","trees","burn","slipcover","edition","doc","movie","impact"].

Review highlights

"This is a very unique documentary showing the process of moving gigantic trees for this rich guy who likes trees." — Jon B.
"Picture quality is sharp and clean, colors look natural, no complaints there." — CHAN T.
"I've been waiting for a physical copy of this film since I first saw it at a festival." — Clifford C.

Reviews

Tamed

"a deeply fascinating, surreal documentary that plays out like a real-life dark fairytale about the hubris of extreme wealth."

— Kevin G. (5/5)

Pseudo documentary about a magnificent tree

"Centers around a tree being moved by land and sea. Interesting pseudo documentary. Where is the tree going? Why? Who? I don't know if all these questions get directly answered but this is entertaining with excellent, mesmerizing picture quality. My edition came with a cool slipcover."

— Kresh R. (3/5)

Nice doc

"This is pretty solid if you're into thoughtful documentaries. Kinda sad watching these ancient things get hauled away while locals deal with it. The cinematography is gorgeous. Picture quality is sharp and clean, colors look natural, no complaints there. Worth it f you like slow-burn environmental stuff."

— CHAN T. (5/5)

I’m not sure about the

"I’m not sure about the rewatchability when it comes to film like this, but it’s definitely like nothing I’ve ever seen, and definitely recommended to those who have an affinity for the motion of man and nature."

— Keith M. (4/5)

Amazing documentary

"Truly awesome documentary! Didn't seem to sell very well for some reason. I got it for peanuts in a sale. I'm glad I did cuz I really love it!"

— Bill P. (5/5)

Very unique documentary

"This is a very unique documentary showing the process of moving gigantic trees for this rich guy who likes trees. It doesn't go into a whole lot of explanation, more just shows it all happening. It is beautifully shot and kind of has a relaxing ASMR quality to the whole thing. Recommended."

— Jon B. (4/5)

A lovely drama

"Love these kind of slowburn dramas about human endurance."

— craig g. (4/5)

Cool

"Bought on a whim but unique."

— DAMIAN N. (5/5)

A movie about moving trees that’s moving.

"Another outstandingly ominous documentary that had be engaged. Great picture and slipcover."

— Brett C. (4/5)

One of my favorite blind-buys

"Absolutely beautiful film. One of my favorite blind buys from VS. great packaging too."

— Ian C. (5/5)