SUBSCRIBEPelicula - Pelikula, The 4th Spanish Film Festival, 3
La flaqueza del bolchevique (The Weakness of the Bolshevik) - Manuel Martin Cuenca
Hmm, a rather interesting film that at first would make you think that its kind of sleazy and perverted what with the borderline pedophilia of a middle aged, bitter banker falling for an angelic 15 year old girl (maybe a Lolita in the offing). But then, it is a psychological film that tries , and somewhat succeeds in exploring the feelings of two disparate people but somehow find a connection together.
Te Doy Mis Ojos (Take My Eyes) - Iciar Bollain
A good film about marital violence and should be a must see for couples. The director, Bollain, takes great care in presenting the issues, the denial by most perpetrators (usually the husband) and the victims (usually the wife), the promises of change for the better, ways to get help and if everything fails, then , its just time to move on.
Three faces were a bit familiar: Luis Tosar as the husband also played the bitter banker in La Flaqueza de Bolchevique; Candela Pena as the wife who also starred in Torremolinos 73 as the sex siren and Candela’s mother in the film who was also in Todo sobre mi madre.
Nadie hablara de nosotras cuando hayamos muerto (No One Will Speak About Us When We’re Dead) - Agustin Diaz Yanes
Some parts were a bit violent and gory but then, its the struggle of a wife, who, despite being an alcoholic (but changing for the better) strived to get back her life.
Extranjeras - Helena Taberna
Story of women immigrants in Spain who see the country as a land of promise, a land of hope. While some of the women, especially in those patriarchal society are happy with the equality of men and women, racism is also an issue that they have to contend: from the constant raids of Ecuadorian’s during their weekend assemblies to insults thrown at women who wear a scarf or speak Arabic. A good documentary and a showcase of women’s issues that are not only relevant in Spain but anywhere in the world.
Noviembre (November) - Achero Manas
Wow. Its a wonderful film that tells the story about an independent theater group that has the street for its stage doing it for free in order for the ordinary citizen to be a part of the performance, not the usual theatre goers. From skits and acts involving the funny and simple, it has evolved into social documentary theatre that unfortunately, went out of hand. A powerful take on Art, politics, and idealism.
El abrazo partido (Lost Embrace) - Daniel Burman
Its the first Argentinian film that I have watched with a couple of stalls in a mall for a set and involves the people’s lives tending these stores. Its about family, love and learning and accepting the past that makes one complete.
