Two professional con artist sisters Lisa and Claire go on the run after being caught trying to steal a JCB. They decide to lie low by assuming the identities of the owners of their escape vehicle and become The Wilding Sisters, guest stars of the Poet’s Poetry Society retreat in the depths of the Black Mountains. Thinking this will be an easy task, they don’t count on the presence of handsome poet Richard and his jealous girlfriend Louise. Competing for a large cash prize, the two sisters are forced to confront not only their relationship but also their place in the world. Can they survive the competition and learn to appreciate the powerful beauty of the Black Mountains?
BIFA voters say:
“Black Mountain Poets is a charming, absurdist, comic story, with natural, funny and downright human performances from it’s three leads. It’s a really well executed film, that hides it’s small budget behind big laughs and lush photography of the Welsh countryside. A wonderful slice of improvised comedy!”