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Flores en la basura
Filmed over the course of 2013 to 2019, it is a photograph of the scars left by the Great Recession in Spain. Who are the losers of this crisis? Young people, women, workers between 35 and 45 who will never again be what they trained to be, those over 45 who have lost their jobs, retirees who see their purchasing power shrink, the “emotional proletariat”… and this film is about them.
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Plot Summary
In a small town dominated by a large paper mill, a young man named Mateo struggles with his family's involvement in the mill's unethical practices. When a young woman disappears, Mateo finds himself drawn into a dark mystery that exposes the town's hidden secrets and the environmental toll of industrialization.
Critical Reception
Flores en la basura received mixed reviews, with critics often praising its atmospheric tension and relevant themes of environmentalism and corruption. However, some found the pacing uneven and the narrative occasionally predictable.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its brooding atmosphere and exploration of environmental degradation.
Some reviewers noted a slow burn that might not appeal to all audiences.
The film's commentary on industrial impact and small-town secrets was often highlighted.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot in Concordia, Entre Ríos, Argentina, the director's hometown, and the industrial setting of the paper mill was a deliberate choice to highlight the film's themes.
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