Category Archives: Pablo Trapero

A film review: “El Clan” [2015 Argentina]

Posted on March 28, 2016 by TR

Pablo Trapero’s films have always been gutsy and raw on the outside, with just the right amount of melancholy to reflect on the complexities of human nature within. His recent drama, “El Clan” [Eng. Title: The Clan] is loosely based … Continue reading →

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The right to live and love even within the jaws of justice – “Leonera” [2008 Argentina]

Posted on February 2, 2013 by TR

The 70’s and 80’s may have spawned and subsequently flogged to death an entire sub-genre of exploitative films called Women-in-prison dramas, but just when we thought there’s nothing more left to ‘explore’, comes Argentinian director Pablo Trapero’s Cannes-nominated drama, “Leonera” … Continue reading →

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Seven fine directors, and “Seven Days of Havana” [2012 Spain, France]

Posted on November 6, 2012 by TR

“7 Días en La Habana” [Eng. Title: 7 Days in Havana] was one of my most anticipated films of the year, primarily because it contains segments from two of my favourite directors, Julio Medem and Gaspar Noé. And even though … Continue reading →

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Martina Gusman in “Elefante Blanco” [2012 Argentina]

Posted on August 26, 2012 by TR

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 →

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