Peru-Spain
2009/35mm/100mins
SUNDAY 1 NOVEMBER 6.30 PM – Dendy
SUNDAY 8 NOVEMBER 2.00 PM – Dendy
With moments of magical realism this exquisite and gently paced film tells the story of an anxious young woman’s journey from fear to freedom.
Uneducated and superstitious, Fausta (Magaly Solier), has grown up in a country racked by a violent struggle that has left its scars burned deeply in its people. Carrying the unspeakable burden of her mother’s rape and desperately fearful of others, Fausta is determined to return her mother’s remains to a remote village far from the slums of Lima. For the first time in her life Fausta is forced to confront other people and deal with her own terrible secret. Peruvian writer/director Claudia Llosa once again uses touches of magical realism in this beautiful and moving film.
Berlin Film Festival –Golden Bear for Best Film
“Peruvian director Claudia Llosa bolsters her reputation as one of the most interesting femme helmers working in the Americas today”
Boyd Van Hoeij, VARIETY
“The film is gorgeously shot and contains a plethora of haunting images.”
Peter Brunette, THR.com
THE MILK OF SORROW
(LA TETA ASUSTADA)
Writer/Director Claudia Llosa Producers Jose Maria Morales Antonio Chavarrias Cast Magaly Solier Print Source The Match Factory Cologne Germany
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Brilliant performance from Magaly Solier, I hope we see her in many films to come.
Wonderful cinematography against a fascinating story.