First of all I think I decided to watch this film because I have both a fascination with the remote, rustic, somewhat mesmerizing Icelandic landscape and folklore, and I also enjoy Noomi Rapace. In that regard, I wasn't disappointed. Compared to other reviews and opinions it appears my take on the movie is quite different, perhaps something distinctly American. I perceived the entire movie as a metaphor. The hybrid lamb-human represented the profound and deeply emotional attachment humans place on their beloved pets, whether dog, cat, horse, whatever. They are not our child although the longing for that loving connection is real. Pétur attempts to bring some reality to the relationship but abandons it. The RamMan is the metaphoric God/Nature, rather like Moby Dick. It is impossible to prevent the inevitable loss of a cherished creature. The world we create in order to cope eventually will be taken from us.
Review of Lamb
