Tag Archives: Argentina

Celeste Cid in “Eva y Lola” [2010 Argentina]

Posted on March 17, 2011 by TR

Sabrina Farji’s drama, “Eva y Lola” [Eng. Title: Eva and Lola] is about two young women, friends, who suddenly find themselves bound by a common past, after Lola’s father is placed in custody following a failed suicide attempt. She is … Continue reading →

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Analía Couceyro in “La Rabia” [2008 Argentina]

Posted on January 1, 2011 by TR

Albertina Carri’s drama “La Rabia” [Eng. Title: Anger] is set in a small farming community somewhere amidst the vastness of the Argentinian Pampas. The story centres around feuding neighbours – one’s a widowed father living with his son, and one’s … 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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A Tribute to Nudity in Latin American Cinema

Posted on October 27, 2010 by TR

Another lighthearted tribute of sorts to some of the Spanish language films made in Latin America (excluding Brazil, naturally). With Latin America, it’s practically impossible to cover all my favourite films in just a single clip – there’s simply so … Continue reading →

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