A Son of Man

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pablo e 09/10/2021 So boring and the story is very confusing See more 02/19/2020 Me parece importante como se muestra la historia de la familia y se entrelaza con la búsqueda del tesoro. La relación familiar que lleva a seguir los pasos del padre y el hijo, creo que le da un toque interesante a la película.Fui a verla con mi familia porque me recomendó un amigo. A mi familia les gustó la producción, a mí en cambio me atrapo el viaje de los protagonistas a lo más recóndito del Ecuador a buscar el tesoro. Pobre Pipe jajaja no sabía en lo que se estaba metiendo. Recomendada. See more 01/28/2020 A Son of Man is undoubtedly the best Ecuadorian film of the last decade. Not only because of its intriguing story but also because of its wonderful cinematography that allows viewers to travel through the most beautiful and remote places in Ecuador. It is an interesting movie that captivates you from the beginning and makes you feel part of the expedition. The use of real actors that for many is a strange choice by the director, allows you to feel a kind of credibility in this crazy story about the search for a treasure in the 21st century. The fusion of fantasy, the expedition, the family history and the internal conflict of the characters are intertwined perfectly. Without a doubt, watching this movie leaves us with immense desire to get on a plane and travel the Ecuadorian lands and enter the Llanganates in search of an epic adventure. See more 01/17/2020 Beautifully shot and wonderfully executed, A Son of Man is at times difficult to follow due to its realistic nature and non scripted story, and yet highly emotional and undeniably entertaining. Breath-taking and untouched landscapes, social class issues, post colonialism, magic realism and a very dysfunctional father/son relationship. This film summarizes the south American in a nutshell, and boy does it look beautiful while doing it. See more 01/17/2020 The movie's adventure context, mixed with breath-taking cinematography allows it to touch upon delicate subjects of identity, father/son relations and social struggles of a third world country. Top that with a wonderful score that makes the film and it's visual feel like a modern-day opera and you have yourself a piece of art that it's definitely worth the watch. See more 12/09/2018 Epic is the first word that comes to mind when talking about whatï¿ 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2(TM)s undoubtedly the most ambitious film project in the history of Ecuadorian cinema. The image is unparalleled, with the drone shots elevating the scope of the picture while at the same time freeing the artistic vision of its director. We could move from an emotional heated argument between father and son to a breathtaking wide shot showcasing a beautiful Ecuadorian waterfall. But at its core, the innovation film techniques arenï¿ 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2(TM)t the most special aspect of this unique picture: itï¿ 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2(TM)s the father and son relationship, which unlike the rest of the crazy non linear plot; is extremely relatable and at times heartbreaking. While having exciting adventure elements A Son of Man is a story about patriarchal relationship and legacy told through a very different lens. We must not judge itï¿ 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2(TM)s shortcomings in story our technical aspects ( like its length and inconsistent pace at some moments)but see it for what it is: a family story showcased with some revolutionary filmmaking. Itï¿ 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2(TM)s a love poem to Ecuador and the beauty of the Latin American landscape, itï¿ 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2(TM)s cinema at its purest and most personal. And under that view, it's a complete success. See more Read all reviews

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