I normally wouldn't make a thread concerning films such as these that have such a limited audience, but since I know there's one member (Tati) here from Argentina (origin of both these films) I thought I'd make this thread. If not for everyone, then at least for him, because I'd like to know if he's seen either, and what his opinions on them might be. Also, because I have an acute interest in Argentina, as I'll be spending a semester in Buenos Aires very soon. The first of the two films is Encarnación, which is easily the more accessible of the two. It focuses on an "aging starlet" who has to deal with he families negative opinions of her lifestyle, etc. Silvia Pérez is the lead, and damned if she doesn't carry the movie. Her range of emotions she puts on display is astounding, and you can't help but feel as she does (as cliche as that sounds) throughout the entire course of the film. The camera work is also very top notch, and the supporting cast really shines. I'd be interested in seeing Anahí Berneri's other feature, Un Año sin amor (a year without love) as well, because his storytelling as a director is also very good.
The second film is La Antena, which is a mostly silent, b&w feature directed by Esteban Sapir. It's a very unique film, but not one that I particularly enjoyed. It's very visually innovative (obvious Burton and Jeunet influences), but the story really doesn't work for me. It's got a lot to say about the horrors of oppression and multiple less than subtle references to the fact that many Nazis ended up in South America after WW2, and it basically beats you over the head with right of free speech messages, but aside from that the characters are dull and the film comes across as preach and dare I say pretentious. An interesting film to check out though if you're curious what a 21st century silent film may look like.
I'd really like to hear Tati's thoughts on these if he has any...
The second film is La Antena, which is a mostly silent, b&w feature directed by Esteban Sapir. It's a very unique film, but not one that I particularly enjoyed. It's very visually innovative (obvious Burton and Jeunet influences), but the story really doesn't work for me. It's got a lot to say about the horrors of oppression and multiple less than subtle references to the fact that many Nazis ended up in South America after WW2, and it basically beats you over the head with right of free speech messages, but aside from that the characters are dull and the film comes across as preach and dare I say pretentious. An interesting film to check out though if you're curious what a 21st century silent film may look like.
I'd really like to hear Tati's thoughts on these if he has any...
