Soooooo, the international film festival here in Buenos Aires was April 7-April 18. I was fortunate enough to have enough free time to go see six films in the festival ranging from terrible to amazing. I've decided that I'd write a little about each film and give my critique, so here goes...
Saturday, April 10- Velódromo- Chile
This movie was about a man's life. There was nothing special to the movie really. The main character, Ariel, is a very immature man who does stupid things and argues a lot which ends up making him lose his girlfriend and best friend. It was supposed to be a comedy about the simple things in life. Ariel practically lives on his computer and if not on that, he's on his bike. All in all, the film wasn't very good. It kind of felt like I could have made the film. Apparently that's a very popular type of film in Chile. Not for me! lol
Sunday, April 11-Meurtres á I'Empire State Building- France
This one was about people trying to solve the crime of the murders in the Empire State Building in the 1950s I believe. It was basically like watching Clue in a french movie form with a French narrator. I think it was super weird but there were a lot of crazy plot twists that interested me. If it weren't for the many scandals, I would've left the theatre. haha.
Monday, April 12-New York Memories- Germany
This was a documentary where a producer was going back to New York to find actresses who were in a film of his years earlier. He interviews them about how hard it's been to be accepted into the American culture as they're all from Germany. It was interesting because they pointed out many issues in America that still exist today. The director refers to New York as the gayest city in the world. This movie was another weird one that I really can't say much about. I wouldn't recommend it to many people, though.
Tuesday, April 13- El General- Mexico
This film was about a Mexican President during the Mexican Revolution. It was done by the great grand-daughter of this man. She compiled tapes from back then, with interviews from her grandmother and many official documents to create this film. I thought it was absolutely amazing and I think anybody who gets a chance to see this movie should definitely take their time to watch it.
Thursday, April 15- Last Train Home- China
This film was about the transit in China during Chinese New Year. 150 million people travel all around the country. They go from the prosperous coastal areas to the farming interior (reversing the migration many workers have been doing since the economic reforms of the 70s) and meet with the relatives they left behind when they went looking for work opportunities. After that, they go back; 150 million people, once again, dive into the collapsed Chinese transport system. It was a great story and it tells the story of a family going back to their farming roots. I would definitely recommend this film!
Friday, April 16- Zona Sur- Bolivia
This was BY FAR my favorite film in the festival. This film was about a rich family in La Paz, Bolivia. It tells the story of the matriarchy in the family and how horrible the mother is to the help in her house. Everyone has really strange relationships with each other and there are many secrets in this little household, but they combine to create such an intriguing story filled with scandal. GO SEE THIS FILM if you ever get the chance.
Well, for each film I paid 8 pesos, which is about equivalent of $2.25! Yay! lol Hope you enjoyed my insight.
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