A young man in Catalonia tirelessly trains amidst a sprawling landscape in this meditation on extensive preparation towards a mysterious end. Jesus Navarro is the athletic subject of director Homer Etminani’s exploration of process and place, which perhaps poses more questions than it answers. Jewel-toned scenery and the bucolic sounds of nature, combined with Jesus’s puzzling regimen (and a cameo by an ardent and faithful canine) all contribute to the film’s enigmatic charm. Comprised of long, sumptuous takes and a skillful avoidance of exposition, Nation invites deduction and contemplation alike.  TM