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Category Archives: Argentina
A thoughtful study of a marriage, “El Campo” [2011 Argentina]
Hernán Belón makes his feature film debut through “El Campo” [Eng. Title: In the Open], an understated drama concerning a couples’ commitment to their marriage in contemporary Argentina. Storyline: City couple Santiago and Elisa move to the countryside with their … Continue reading
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Tagged Argentina, cunnilingus, Dolores Fonzi, Latin America, spanish, Spanish mainstream cinema
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Carla Crespo and Julia Martínez Rubio in “Castro” [2009 Argentina]
Film professor Alejo Moguillansky is among the more interesting contemporary directors making films in Argentina today. His frenetic drama “Castro” appears to be an exercise in slapstick nihilism with its protagonist caught in an existential trap. Castro has separated from … Continue reading
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Tagged Argentina, Carla Crespo, frontal nudity, Latin America, spanish, Spanish mainstream cinema
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Martina Gusman in “Elefante Blanco” [2012 Argentina]
Argentinian Pablo Trapero, among the more talented young directors working in Latin America today, is renowned for his originality, cinematic eye, and uncompromising film making. From what I’ve seen so far, his screenplay and depictions are gritty, his topics typically … Continue reading
Malena Solda in “Juntos para Siempre” [2010 Argentina]
Screenwriter Pablo Solarz makes an impressive directorial feature film debut through the bitter-sweet comedy drama, “Juntos para Siempre” [Eng. Title: Forever Together]. Tinged with typical Argentinian irony, it is also mildly self-indulgent, but nevertheless very enjoyable with some hilarious moments … Continue reading
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Tagged Argentina, Florencia Peña, Latin America, Malena Solda, spanish, Spanish mainstream cinema
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María Nela Sinisterra & Cristina Brondo in “Penumbra” [2011 Argentina]
Young directors Adrián García Bogliano and Ramiro García Bogliano specialise in horror flicks, and since I’m not a fan of that genre, I’ll keep this brief – their latest effort “Penumbra” (half-light) is way more interesting than their only other … Continue reading