Tag Archives: Ana Celentano

Unfinished business after love – “El Pasado” [2007 Argentina, Brazil]

Posted on July 11, 2013 by TR

After some brilliant and ground-breaking films like Pixote and Carandiru, acclaimed Argentinian-Brazilian director Hector Babenco made “El pasado” [Eng. Title: the Past] – a low-key drama focusing on the aftermath of a couple’s relationship. Sofia (Analía Couceyro) and Rimini (Gael … Continue reading →

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In a world without love (and possibly, logic) – “Mala” [2013 Argentina]

Posted on June 14, 2013 by TR

As a screenwriter and director, Adrián Caetano has made some fine and memorable films in Argentina, but his latest crime-fantasy drama “Mala” [Eng. Title: Evil Woman] is likely to be remembered more as an oddity… It begins with the words, … Continue reading →

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Scenes from El Mural, by Héctor Olivera [Argentina/Mexico, 2010]

Posted on December 9, 2010 by TR

Veteran Argentinean director Héctor Olivera created this biopic of a famous Mexican-born painter, David Alfaro Siqueiros. The film is set in the early 20th century when his close friend in Buenos Aires invites him over. A staunch idealist and believer in art for the public ends … Continue reading →

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