Category Archives: Latin America

A brief review: “Ella” [2010 Peru]

It’s unfortunate that I had to start an important Latin American director’s filmography in the blog with a totally forgettable film – I’d wanted to review Francisco J. Lombardi’s most recent film “Ella” [Eng. Title: She] before getting into his … Continue reading

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Back to the future: “Reencarnación: una historia de amor” [2013 Mexico]

Eduardo Rossoff’s romantic fantasy thriller “Reencarnación, una historia de amor” [Eng. Title: Family Blood] is about a perpetual family feud carried across several reincarnations. Alejandro (Shalim Ortiz) meets Yolanda (Liz Gallardo) and falls in love. Yolanda’s brother Lisandro (Raúl Méndez) … Continue reading

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A brief review: “Volver a morir” [2011 Colombia]

Miguel Urrutia’s directorial début “Volver a morir” [Eng. Title: Wake Up and Die] is a horror-thriller centred on a woman having a ‘Groundhog Day’ type experience, with which she learns to survive a maniac after many failed attempts. Camila wakes … Continue reading

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A walkabout with ghosts from the past: “Sur” [1988 Argentina]

Fernando E. Solanas is one of the most important film makers to emerge from Latin America. His works – both feature films and documentaries, primarily concern politics, with a specific interest in showcasing a uniquely South American identity. On this … Continue reading

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Playing with film and light – “Post Tenebras Lux” [2012 Mexico]

Carlos Reygadas (of Batalla en el cielo and Stellet Licht fame) is no stranger to pushing the envelope and has as many ardent admirers as hardened cynics. But there is no denying the fact that he is one of the … Continue reading

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