el perro
June 23rd 2008 08:26
Bombón: el perro
Director: Carlos Sorin
Released in Australia: 2OO5
Star rating: ***1/2
Director Carlos Sorin’s cute title Bombón: el perro refers to ‘el perro’ (the dog) called Bombón. Bombón is a massive white pedigree dog with great comic timing. His name in Spanish means ‘sweet’ or ‘lolly’; it’s like an Australian saying ‘sweetie’ or ‘love’ as a term of endearment.
This is a gentle film that revolves around the life of unemployed 52-year-old “Juan Villegas”, played by Juan Villegas. This adds a touch of realism to the struggles and problems faced by the unemployed in Patagonia, Argentina, and many other Spanish speaking countries. Juan lives with his daughter and her children in a small run down house amidst a desolate, barren landscape.
He carves knife handles as a side-job, but no one buys them. One day he does a good deed by helping a young woman whose car has broken down and is rewarded with a gift of a dignified pure bred dog; Bombón. This dog changes his life. It’s easier to meet people and he goes into the dog show business.
Slow paced but never boring for the moment you see Villegas’ kind and incorruptible eyes you are taken by his benevolence; if anyone were to do him wrong it would be crushing.
Director: Carlos Sorin
Released in Australia: 2OO5
Star rating: ***1/2
Director Carlos Sorin’s cute title Bombón: el perro refers to ‘el perro’ (the dog) called Bombón. Bombón is a massive white pedigree dog with great comic timing. His name in Spanish means ‘sweet’ or ‘lolly’; it’s like an Australian saying ‘sweetie’ or ‘love’ as a term of endearment.
This is a gentle film that revolves around the life of unemployed 52-year-old “Juan Villegas”, played by Juan Villegas. This adds a touch of realism to the struggles and problems faced by the unemployed in Patagonia, Argentina, and many other Spanish speaking countries. Juan lives with his daughter and her children in a small run down house amidst a desolate, barren landscape.
Slow paced but never boring for the moment you see Villegas’ kind and incorruptible eyes you are taken by his benevolence; if anyone were to do him wrong it would be crushing.
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