Lion King

Rating: 7/10 (4 March 2017)

Lion shows how one small error could propel you worlds away from home, only to be forced to survive, assimilate to a whole new language and culture, and yet wonder what happened to home all those years ago. It's a beautiful, human story about being once lost, and somehow found.
The aimed style of the film is predominantly realistic with a more documentary direction while simultaneously keeping a cinematic flare. The soundtrack is even more present than the camera-work, with somber tunes coherent with the style of the film.
It was recognized by the Academy for 6 nominations, but somehow manages to feel like an alternative film to the general Oscar picks. If you find the subject matter interesting then you will surely not be disappointed!