In Wicker, Olivia Colman plays a ridiculed fisherwoman who commissions a husband made of wicker, igniting chaos in her conservative seaside village. This offbeat romantic fantasy comedy from director Alex Huston Fischer also stars Alexander Skarsgård, Peter Dinklage, and Elizabeth Debicki. It's a wildly original tale of love and rebellion.
Get ready for the most unconventional romance of the year: Wicker, now playing in Belgian cinemas. Directed by Alex Huston Fischer (co-director of Save Yourselves!), this genre-bending film stars Olivia Colman as a smelly, single fisherwoman living on the outskirts of a seaside village. Perpetually ridiculed by her small-minded neighbours, she decides to take matters into her own hands and commissions a husband made entirely of wicker. What follows is a hilarious and heartfelt exploration of love, acceptance, and the chaos that ensues when you defy convention.
Colman, who won an Oscar for The Favourite, is no stranger to quirky roles, but this might be her most outlandish yet. She leads a stellar cast that includes Alexander Skarsgård (Big Little Lies), Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones), and Elizabeth Debicki (The Crown). The film's unique premise blends romance, fantasy, and comedy into a delightful concoction that critics are already calling "a whimsical triumph." At just 105 minutes, it's a brisk, charming ride that will leave you smiling.
Did you know? The wicker husband was crafted by the same prop team behind The Lord of the Rings? That's right—the artisans who brought Gollum's cave to life lent their skills to create the film's titular character. Director Fischer reportedly insisted on practical effects, giving the wicker man a tangible, eerie presence that CGI just couldn't match. It's this dedication to craftsmanship that makes Wicker feel so uniquely alive.
Beyond the laughs, Wicker offers a poignant commentary on conformity and the courage to be different. The fisherwoman's journey from outcast to unlikely revolutionary resonates in today's world, where individuality is often stifled. With its stellar cast, imaginative story, and a wicker man who might just steal your heart, this is one film you won't want to miss. Catch Wicker in Belgian cinemas now—it's a date night movie like no other.
