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
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Overall rating: 4.366667 / 5 from 30 reviews.
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.
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"I enjoy movies that challenge what a documentary can or can't be. Taming the Garden doesn't feature traditional talking head interviews and instead relies on see-it-to-believe-it images to make a striking commentary on the ways mankind has impacted the environment and the ways the wealthy can bend the world to the reality they prefer. The picture quality is excellent and the artwork is great."
"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!"
"a deeply fascinating, surreal documentary that plays out like a real-life dark fairytale about the hubris of extreme wealth."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"Love these kind of slowburn dramas about human endurance."
"Bought on a whim but unique."
"Another outstandingly ominous documentary that had be engaged. Great picture and slipcover."
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