We began the new Essential Cinema series this evening with a stunning film that comes to us from Wales. If you weren't aware of the Welsh connection to Argentina (like me) you will be well educated about this after reading the detailed program notes provided by Jim Kolmar, a native of Wales. This is the second time Abe and I have encountered Welsh films in Austin. The first was with the Welsh director and producer of GIN AND DRY, a lovely short film we saw at SXSW.
PATAGONIA is a visual masterpiece, well cast with a beautiful narrative of two women's journeys. An elderly woman journeys with an adolescent neighbor to find her childhood home. His coming of age on this journey is exquisite and their relationship makes you hunger for this kind of relatedness between people.
A young couple struggle with their relationship, fall out of sync with one another, separate and find themselves along the way in this beautiful landscape. Once again we left the theater so enriched by this AFS offering. The name is perfect for this series, ESSENTIAL CINEMA. These films are truly essential if you're interested in a larger picture of the world.
I am going to push her to get this, Addie. When I have, she is always happy-and so am I!
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