Los Reyes
Chola and Fútbol are a couple of street dogs that live in the Los Reyes skatepark. A microcosm is organized around them, composed of things, animals and young adolescents in conflict with an adult world that they reject but are required to enter.
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Plot Summary
This documentary follows the lives of two young boys, Luciano and Manuel, who are orphaned and live in a remote village in Argentina. They find solace and purpose in caring for a herd of goats, forming a unique bond with the animals and each other. The film captures their simple yet profound existence, highlighting their resilience, resourcefulness, and the quiet beauty of their rural life.
Critical Reception
Los Reyes was a modest critical success, praised for its sensitive portrayal of childhood innocence and the stark realities of life in rural poverty. Reviewers commended its authentic feel and visual poetry, noting its ability to evoke empathy without resorting to sentimentality.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its intimate and observational style.
- Appreciated for its poignant depiction of childhood and resilience.
- Noted for its beautiful cinematography of the Argentine landscape.
Google audience: Audience reception data from Google is not readily available for this specific documentary.
Awards & Accolades
Screened at various film festivals, including the Thessaloniki Documentary Festival.
Fun Fact
The film was shot over a period of two years, allowing the filmmakers to capture the natural progression of the boys' lives and their relationship with the goats.
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