New Latin American Cinema

Fuse Film Review: “Natural Sciences” — A Journey into the Argentinian Lower Depths

March 11, 2015
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Written and directed by feature film newcomer Matais Lucchesi, Natural Sciences is a cautionary tale: be careful what you wish for.

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Film Review: “Voice Over” — It’s All in the Chilean Family

March 10, 2015
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Director Cristián Jiménez treats the melodramatic proceedings with an ironic sense of humor that manages to keep the maudlin at bay.

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Film Review: “Casa Grande” – When the 1% Takes a Tumble

March 7, 2015
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In this powerful film, writer-director Fellipe Barbosa asks a number of pointed political and social questions about traumatic transitions.

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Film Review: “Obra” — A Dark Visual Dynamo from Brazil

March 7, 2015
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The enduring curse of the past is not a new subject; it is Obra’s compelling visuals that make it special.

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