In Reply to: Getting a little bored with the "usual suspect" national films? How about trying some from Latin America? posted by tinear on November 2, 2009 at 18:45:42:
"Central Station" still haunts me, like "Rosetta", the french/belgian film from 1999 by Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne. It took the Palme D'or. I saw the American film "Keane" recently that just blew me away. Damian Lewis' performance is superb. Gritty, highly emotional, devastating. These to me represent the high art of film, lost on most American audiences. They have a lot to say, and can be overwhelming experiences.
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- Thanks for posting the article. - Dave Mester 22:53:33 11/02/09 (4)
- I'm sure you've seen the Brazilian film, "Pixote?" It's the equal of "Central Station." nt - tinear 07:31:24 11/03/09 (3)
- RE: I'm sure you've seen the Brazilian film, "Pixote?" It's the equal of "Central Station." nt - Dave Mester 18:27:13 11/03/09 (2)
- An absolute must add is, "Bus 174." This is a documentary of one of the most shocking crimes - tinear 21:39:56 11/03/09 (1)
- Bus 174 is one of the best documentaries ever. - Dave Mester 21:51:17 11/03/09 (0)