Utama
Directed by:
Alejandro Loayza GrisiScreenplay:
Alejandro Loayza GrisiCinematography:
Bárbara ÁlvarezVOD (1)
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Time seems to move slowly far out on the cracked, dry land of the Bolivian Altiplano, where an elderly Quechua couple, Virginio and Sisa, carry on a humble routine. When their grandson Clever shows up, Virginio quickly sniffs out that he is there just to convince them to move to the city. The fact that the drought has left them without water doesn’t help their case for staying. All the while, Virginio’s heavy breathing betrays his ability to hide what’s ailing him. Suddenly the slow pace of time becomes precious. Will they follow in the steps of other Quechuas and leave their home for the city? (Kino Lorber)
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Your average exotic festival flick showing the life on Indians in the Bolivian highlands. Or rather, their traditional way of life, which only the last few old-timers hold on to anymore – most of the rest have long gone away or are planning to. It has that romantic charm of something that still exists a little bit, but will soon be just a memory. Nice, but unoriginal and a bit predictable. (56th KVIFF)
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