Liberté
Liberté

Movie spotlight

Liberté

2017
Movie
3 min
Spanish

Freedom personified in a beautiful young woman, reflecting with thoughts written by Facundo Cabral and Kahlil Gibran. An intimate search for what freedom is and is not.

Insights

IMDb5.6/10
Director: Gabriel MascaroGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

In a utopian future, members of a nomadic family work for the Arabian Desert's National Company, tasked with dismantling and rebuilding a highway. The narrative explores the characters' desires and the subtle tensions within their close-knit group as they navigate personal lives alongside their professional duties.

Critical Reception

Liberté received moderate critical attention, praised for its unique premise and Mascaro's distinct directorial style, though some found its pacing and thematic exploration to be somewhat detached.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unconventional, thought-provoking exploration of desire and societal structures.

  • Appreciated for its unique visual style and atmospheric quality.

  • Some critics found the film's abstract narrative and slow pace challenging to fully engage with.

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Awards & Accolades

Selected for the Un Certain Regard section at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in the desert of Qatar, adding to its distinct visual and atmospheric qualities.

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