Post 4: Cinema

 I believe the art of filmmaking to be one of the finest creations of our society, as its ability to accurately portray reality by mixing sound and images is hallucinating. Filmmaking is also a source of a variety of tools that allows the creation and telling of both real and fictitious stories, thus giving form to infinite and diverse creations. However, the most remarkable feature of filmmaking is that it has made us all feel emotions deep within our hearts at least once in our lives. As it’s so versatile it can reach all types of audiences.

Personally, my favourite types of films are those that give way to more questions, those films that make you think and ponder about life, that is, existentialist films. In the same way, I enjoy documentaries, drama, suspense and anime (if it’s possible to view it as a film genre).

A film I’ll never forget and that I highly recommend is the Argentinian movie “Hombre Mirando al Sudeste” (1986). The story takes place in a psychiatric hospital, where one day an unknown man voluntarily arrives to the premises in order to be admitted as patient. According to this man, he is on a mission to understand human nature, and, alongside other beings, he receives information from other planets. All in all, the script of the film, as well as its sensitivity and its beauty moves me deeply until today. 

 

Looking forward to read about your recommendations