SkyShowtime offers movie and television lovers the opportunity to immerse themselves in the creative universe of Taylor Sheridan, known for his work on acclaimed series such as Yellowstone and Mayor of Kingstown. The platform also features Wind River, a dark thriller starring Jeremy Renner and Elizabeth Olsen, which addresses the alarming disappearance of Native American women in U.S. reservations.
A movie that gets under your skin
Set in the Indian reservation of Wyoming, Wind River is a moving tale that highlights the isolation and neglect experienced by its inhabitants. The film, which follows an FBI agent and a wildlife tracker in their investigation of a murder, has been praised for its tense atmosphere and social critique. Critics have noted that Sheridan demonstrates masterful control over the narrative, and the performances of Renner and Olsen are particularly brilliant.
Despite its overwhelming positive criticism, Wind River is not a conventionally recommended film, but its quality and relevant message make it a work worth watching. It is worth noting that the challenges during filming were significant; the team had to recreate winter conditions due to the lack of natural snow, using diffusers and tractors to create the appropriate environment. This effort is visible in the raw and icy atmosphere that permeates the film, resonating with the themes and visual style of other works by Sheridan such as Sicario and Comanchería.
For those interested, Wind River is available to watch for free (with ads) through the RTVE Play app and website, allowing a new audience to discover this intense story that, although bleak, offers a powerful reflection on a often ignored topic.