Directed by Nelson Pereira dos SantosMy rating: 2 stars out of 4
IMDb
(DVD, New Yorker Films)
Brazilian film about a poor family barely subsisting in a harsh, desert-like environment. The stark black and white photography is accented by a sparse, almost experimental soundtrack. Although I appreciated the artistic statement of the filmmakers, it was anything but a pleasant viewing experience. In particular, animals are shown dead or dying from starvation and thirst, and there is an extended sequence where a dog is shot and dies slowly. As an animal lover the film is heartbreaking and virtually unwatchable.
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