It was a privilege for me to witness this amazing piece of cinema at the Red Lorry Film Festival in Mumbai. The movie talks about a woman's search for the whereabouts of her ancestor, which happens to unearth (not pun intended) the story of a teacher who not only impacted several lives, but changed them forever.
The story is quite simple, yet powerful. It is a reminder of the damages done by wars and autocratic rules of the past, the effects of which still linger around. The portrayal is well-done, it keeps you glued to your seats till the very end, with a rollercoaster of emotions ensured.
The cinematography is excellent, the acting is fabulous and character development is done excellently. Some strong performances from all the main actors, especially Enric Auquer in the leading role. The movie has an aura that is reminiscing of classics like 'Life is Beautiful' and 'Malena'.
Simplicity is a great strength of this movie. For instance, the scene towards the end in which Antonio is shot dead is depicted in such a simplistic manner, devoid of any added drama, visual effects, cut scenes, or camera work, yet the impact is so tremendous and long-lasting that it stays with you long after leaving the cinema hall.
Overall - 9/10.
The story is quite simple, yet powerful. It is a reminder of the damages done by wars and autocratic rules of the past, the effects of which still linger around. The portrayal is well-done, it keeps you glued to your seats till the very end, with a rollercoaster of emotions ensured.
The cinematography is excellent, the acting is fabulous and character development is done excellently. Some strong performances from all the main actors, especially Enric Auquer in the leading role. The movie has an aura that is reminiscing of classics like 'Life is Beautiful' and 'Malena'.
Simplicity is a great strength of this movie. For instance, the scene towards the end in which Antonio is shot dead is depicted in such a simplistic manner, devoid of any added drama, visual effects, cut scenes, or camera work, yet the impact is so tremendous and long-lasting that it stays with you long after leaving the cinema hall.
Overall - 9/10.
