He seems to be interested in the dynamics between people and how far that trust can go before snapping. What I loved about Calibre was how Matt Palmer brings different elements and character to what’s a fairly typical story. The film is gorgeously filmed and is a sight to see, even when you might not want to watch what’s happening. He brings character and life to this struggling village in Scotland and truly makes the location a second character. Györi’s camerawork is beautiful as he frames shots of the stark wilderness and the village, bleaching the color palette into subdued grays and earthy tones.

You can feel the weight of fifteen years pressing down on the two friends, as they scramble to save themselves from the terrible situation they’ve unwittingly found themselves in. But in the hands of Matt Palmer and cinematographer Márk Györi, the story takes on new dimension and weight. Best friends, making terrible decisions that turn into more terrible decisions, compounding their problems and culpability.

Calibre 2018 trailer