Last night as we continued with Films of Latin America we were presented with an extremely complex story of 3 friends in Mexico City whose lives intersect over three different time periods. A pivotal event has effected them and their journeys through their difficult lives. I had a very difficult time following the story line. And this morning I woke up to read Chale Nafus' program notes and the vaho (vapor) was removed from my eyes. And I could see why he loves this complex story telling, the photography and the cultural history the filmmaker brings to us. Chale's notes are like having a sign language interpreter of a language I don't see/hear so easily. Whoever said appreciating art or film has to be easy? I would recommend this film only if you have Chale's notes to provide rich in depth history.
The filmmaker is Alejandro Gerber Bicecci. He commuted to a University on public transportation while editing a film. He saw and learned so much. That I can relate to.
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