Guaraní
(Guaraní)
Luis Zorraquín | Drama, Fiction, Adventure
2015 | 85 minutes | Argentina, Paraguay
Part road movie and part coming-of-age drama, Guaraní portrays two generations of Paraguayans whose views of the world seem centuries apart. A long journey to Buenos Aires will make Atilio and Iara understand the real meaning of traditions and family bonds.
Synopsis
A heartfelt story, Guaraní follows fisherman Atilio as he travels with his granddaughter Iara to Buenos Aires. His great desire is to have a grandson to transmit the Guaraní culture. When he discovers that Iara’s mother, Helena, is pregnant, he decides to go on a long journey and cross borders, with the aim to convince Helena to give birth in the Guarani land...
Directed by talent to watch Luis Zorraquín, Guaraní features an outstanding script. Part road movie and part coming-of-age drama, the film portrays two generations of Paraguayans whose views of the world seem centuries apart. The long journey will make Atilio and Iara understand the real meaning of traditions and family bonds.
Reviews
"The film fascinates with a lifelike plot and beautiful cinematography...Guaraní is a heartfelt story you should certainly look at." — Marleen Roosna, Postimees
"A bittersweet afterglow of an ancient culture in decline' can be felt in Paraguayan-Argentinian co-production Guaraní, a world premiere from director Luis Zorraquín." — Leo Barraclough, Variety
"A journey of self-discovery and reconciliation through the scenic Paraguayan countryside." — Leo Barraclough, Variety
Citation
Main credits
Zorraquin, Luis (film director)
Zorraquin, Luis (screenwriter)
Franco, Simón (screenwriter)
Benavente, Saula (film producer)
Barreto Dávalos, Emilio (actor)
Bogarin, Jazmín (actor)
Duarte, Hebe (actor)
Other credits
Cinematography, Diego de Garay; editor, Juan Manuel Bramuglia; music, Pablo Borghi.
Citation
Cataloging
Pragda subjects
Culture + Identity
Family
Gender + Sexuality Studies
Geography
Indigenous Peoples
Latin American Studies
Migration Studies
South America
Youth
Keywords
Clips
Festivals
Ventana Sur - European Vision Award
Festival FILMAR en América Latina - Youth Jury Award for Best First Feature
Santa Barbara International Film Festival
First Feature Competition at Tallinn Black Nights
DIRECTOR: Luis Zorraquín
NATIONALITY: Argentina, Paraguay
YEAR: 2015
GENRE: Drama, Fiction, Adventure
LANGUAGE: Guarani; Spanish; Indigenous languages
COLOR / B&W: Color
GRADE LEVEL: High School, College, Adults
SUBTITLE/CC: AVAILABLE
AUDIO DESCRIPTION: NOT AVAILABLE
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