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Clint Bentley's 'Train Dreams': A Lyrical Awards Contender

11/10/2025

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Story summary

Train Dreams, directed by Clint Bentley, is a film set in the early 1900s Pacific Northwest.
The story follows logger Robert Grainier, played by Joel Edgerton.
Critics praise its lyrical style and its narrative depth, likening it to Terrence Malick.
Cinematography is stunning and the haunting score creates a sensory experience, making Train Dreams a notable awards-season contender.

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Story summary

Train Dreams, directed by Clint Bentley, is a film set in the early 1900s Pacific Northwest.
The story follows logger Robert Grainier, played by Joel Edgerton.
Critics praise its lyrical style and its narrative depth, likening it to Terrence Malick.
Cinematography is stunning and the haunting score creates a sensory experience, making Train Dreams a notable awards-season contender.