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| Tierra
Year: 1995
Classification: Foreign Film - Spanish/Misc Sa
Directed:
- Julio Medem
Stunning...
I would have to say that Medem was really on a roll when he made this film and its follow-up, Lovers of the Arctic Circle. They are two of the greatest films of the nineties (and beyond!). I don't want to give anything away about the insane and inspired plot of this movie, but I would like to call attention to one thing: There is a shot in this movie that was blatantly stolen by the makers of that awful, over-rated sci-fi movie, The Matrix. It is one of the most famous shots in the Matrix and was featured prominently in the ad campaign. When you watch Tierra (which you MUST!), you'll see what I mean.
No split personality, just real life - A good movie
Medem masters again in his abilities to dig into the realm of the human nature, and reveals life, dilemas and the exercise of serious choices yet to be made.<BR>Although the landscape, supporting characters and the script may seem a little too rough, the story covers everyday situations so common where the "macho" culture prevails.<BR>When a lonely man (Angelo) is confronted with two choices he may have to make, his conscience takes the form of an "angel", just to reveal how one's mind works. And his final choice, non-orthodox, reminds us that logics may not be an exact science, just as mankind cannot be completely predictable.<BR>Silke and Suarez are simply beautiful, but even more when playing their real life roles.<BR>A hard movie, yet so close to life as it is, everyday!
Interesting Spanish Cinema
Angel (Carmelo Gomez) is hired to fumigate a small town vin yard from a plague of wood lice. Upon arriving he encounters a dying man, which represents an underlying metaphysical theme of Earth. Shortly thereafter Angel is introduced to the various townspeople. Most notably are Angela, the neglected housewife, and Mari, a cliche lolita who describes herself as "an oversexed girl". Angel, in conflict with a split personality, becomes torn between his desire for Angela and lust for Mari.
Tierra, (Earth) directed by Spanish film maker Julio Medem, is arguably intrigueing. The first thirty minutes of Tierra are impressive and interesting. Even more interesting is the relationship between Angel and Angela and her father. Unfortunately the film drifts away from the unexpected and at times becomes tedious. The metaphysical theme fails to ever fully develop positively and neither do the characters, who too often seem detached from themselves or reality. Tierra is a good effort by Julio Medem and actor Carmelo Gomez but unfortunately falls short of being a great film. However it is both watchable and enjoyable and I would recomend viewing it at least once. In addtion to 'Tierra' I recomend seeing 'Abre Los Ojos'(Open Your Eyes) and 'Tesis'(Thesis).
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