“An outstanding series with stunningly beautiful photography, this poignant portrayal of the reality of rural life in Eastern Europe was a timely commission.”

“One of the most beautifully photographed and moving documentaries I have ever watched.”

“A beautiful, stunningly shot and poignant commentary on contemporary Japan’s least understood cultural caste.”

“Cinematographer Roger Chapman defied the film’s tiny budget and terrible weather of last summer to present a glorious evocation of a rural England where the sun is always golden.”

“Many of the shots are simply breathtaking… Near-hallucinogenic journeys with (Tilda) Swinton, the most delicious of which is a trip to the snow-frosted Global Seed Vault in Svalbard, Norway”