RAÍZ THROUGH ROCKS AND CLOUDS is one of the most beautiful films I have ever seen. It is not just the images themselves but the craft that went into creating them. The framing and arrangement of people and objects within the frame is awe inspiring in the truest sense of the word. I was floored simply looking at people standing and talking. Flat out this is one of the greatest films ever made simply from a technical point of view.
And from a regular stand point it’s great too.
Don’t let the fact that this film is the story of a Feliciano an 8 year old boy in the Andes who shepherds lalpacas make you think that this isn’t going to make you smile and think. The tale of a young boy coming of age as a mining company comes to town looking to take over is going to move you. It will move you in all sorts of ways. While some of it will anger you, much of it will delight you as you watch Feliciano and his alpaca be a kid and his pet and get excited about a game which will determine if the team from Peru goes to the World Cup.
This film is pure magic. It is a wonderful celebration of humanity and life.
When the film ended I sat there dumbstruck. Granted the film has just premiered at the Berlin Film Festival, but how is there no buzz around it. How is it that no one has seen it? Of course this is a bad mistake on my part since it assumes that people psychically know about films that haven’t played anywhere yet.
I freaking loved this film. I loved the images. I loved the characters. I loved that the film made me feel things with genuine emotion. I loved that every laugh smile and tear is earned.
RAÍZ THROUGH ROCKS AND CLOUDS is why I cover film festivals. NAY- THIS IS WHY I LOVE THE MOVIES
You must see this-and you must see it on the big screen where the images will fill you with delight.
Highly recommended
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