A familiar tale unfolds with uncommon lyricism in Argentine filmmaker Papu Curotto's debut feature about two men's years-long relationship. Many other films have explored the theme of a central character learning to accept his sexuality after years of self-repression, but Esteros stands out for its uncommon restraint and sensitivity.
The story revolves around childhood friends Matias (Joaquin Parada) and Jeronimo (Blas Finardi Niz), who spend their summers enjoying typical boyhood pursuits on the farm owned by Jeronimo's family. Their relationship begins to take on a new, physical dimension during their adolescence, but is cut short when Matias' father accepts...
The story revolves around childhood friends Matias (Joaquin Parada) and Jeronimo (Blas Finardi Niz), who spend their summers enjoying typical boyhood pursuits on the farm owned by Jeronimo's family. Their relationship begins to take on a new, physical dimension during their adolescence, but is cut short when Matias' father accepts...
- 11/23/2016
- by Frank Scheck
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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