Product: Foreign Land [VHS] (1995)
Rating: 5.0
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This film is spectacular. The plot and theme take us from the economic and political realities of Brazil into Europe, which is one of the forefathers of middle-class. This symbolic return helps us discover what to be Brazilian is. Obviously, the film is much more nuanced. And for those Brazilians (and non-Europeans) who have lived in Europe the comprehension and enjoyment is unique.The direction, art and sound are beautiful and enticing, which is to be expected of Salles jr., who well knows how to use scenes and actors on the big screen. Particularly, his landscape shots are breathtaking. Like in Behind the sun they are simple, expressive but not manipulative of the viewer.Last but not least, the ending song an emotional catharsis, which is symbolicaly and artistically pertinent. Just the director's later film Central Station it is an integral part of the film.if you haven't seen this yet, then you know what to buy/rent next!