A slow-paced slice-of-life drama from Paraguay that has been very well received internationally.
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Tag: slice-of-life
The Desert Bride (2017)
This Argentine-Chilean co-production is a remarkable achievement for its first-time writers and directors. It is a quiet little road-movie that looks gorgeous and keeps the audience engaged throughout.
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The Watchman (2017)
A very well-made drama from The Dominican Republic, which sheds a light on the prejudices the country struggles with regarding gender, race, and class.
Despite being predominantly “sad” in tone, and in spite of dealing with heavy issues, The Watchman is a very enjoyable film.
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The Maid (2009)
The Maid is an overrated Golden Globe nominee from Chile. Having no plot, this film hinges on its central character, but Catalina Saavedra’s strong performance cannot gloss over the fact that ultimately her character also amounts to nothing.
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Duck Season (2004)
An unusual but well-made comedy-drama from Mexico. Shot entirely in black&white, Duck Season presents us four average people in an average flat on an average Sunday afternoon, while slowly allowing their vulnerabilities to show.
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