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Country: Argentina
Language: Spanish
Genre: Drama
Year of Production: 2006
Format: 35mm scope
Running Time: 100 minutes
Certificate: 15
Theatrical Release date: 24th August 2007
DVD Release date: 28th January 2008
The fourth film from one of the most interesting and successful of the young directors forming the so-called "New Wave" in Argentine Cinema, PABLO TRAPERO follows on from the startling EL BONAERENSE and the acclaimed road movie FAMILIA RODANTE with BORN AND BRED (NACIDO Y CRIADO), a typically intimate story from an artist fascinated by interior states of mind and exterior realities. With stunning widescreen cinematography, an exquisite soundtrack and excellent performances from Guillermo Pfening and Federico Esquerro, it is Pablo Trapero's most striking and personal film to date.
Santiago (Guillermo Pfening) is a successful interior designer, husband to Milli (Martina Gusman) and loving father to daughter, Josefina (Victoria Vescio). His translucent veneer of urban contentment in Buenos Aires is torn away when tragedy strikes unexpectedly. Re-appearing in the frozen landscapes of Patagonia, and changed beyond recognition, Santiago begins a self-imposed penance in a wilderness of outsiders. Yet great camaraderie and warm humour characterise the friendships formed, bringing hope to the torments of Santi's unalterable past.
"another... intelligent, deeply involving piece of cinema... that moment by moment, scene by subtle scene, completely enfolds you."
4 STARSPeter Bradshaw, THE GUARDIAN"a master... on a par with Antonioni and Herzog"
4 STARS EMPIRE"impressive"
4 STARS TOTAL FILM"[the] pale, crunchy photography is terrific... [a] resonant mood piece."DAILY TELEGRAPH"the film's sense of place inspires a certain awe... resonates powerfully."THE INDEPENDENT"A winter's tale with a Latin beauty all of its own... beautifully shot and controlled... the cinematographer deserves an award... Trapero's compassionate focus and his warm but entirely unsentimental humanity are also what make this film a real pleasure to watch."
4 STARSDerek Malcolm, EVENING STANDARD"immensely beautiful"DAILY EXPRESSFILM OF THE WEEK "masterful" SIGHT & SOUND"sublime"TIME OUT"Pfening (is) excellent... Trapero makes the most of the imposing southern landscapes."TIME OUT"a searing, wonderfully shot, and artfully understated examination of guilt and grief... deep and visceral emotion... a great performance by Pfening... a deft, moving, intelligent film."
4 STARSBBC MOVIES"powerful... A quietly resonant film... beautifully observed"
4 STARSTHE BIG ISSUE"an emotionally stunning journey... resulting in a profoundly moving study of a man finding his own way to heal emotionally."VARIETY"Born and Bred attests to Trapero's adeptness as a director and his ability to bring poignant, deeply meaningful stories to the screen." TORONTO FILM FESTIVAL FOR PRESS NOTES CLICK HERE:
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