The Movie Teller (Movieland)
The Movie Teller
.La Contadora de películas Chili-Espagne-France 2023 | Lorne Scherfig | vostEN | 85’ | digital | Cast : Bérénice Bejo, Antonio de la Torre, Daniel Brühl, Sara Becker, Alondra Valenzuela
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María Margarita lives in a mining town in the Atacama Desert in the 1960s, against the backdrop of political change in Chile. As her family is too poor to buy tickets to the local cinema for everyone, one family member is sent to see a film and then report back to the entire family. It is in this particular skill that the young woman excels, thus becoming the resident movie teller.
« Gets its power from the movies of the time, yes, but also what cinema and story means to us and our memories. It is truly a universal subject. For movie lovers everywhere, The Movie Teller is a must-see. » (Deadline)
« A lovingly made and beautifully shot testament to the transportive effect of storytelling and escapism. » (Deep Focus Review)
