An omnibus film celebrating the centenary of the Mexican revolution. “A magnificent crash course in the who’s who of contemporary Mexican directors.” — Hollywood Reporter
Revolución casts a colourful eye on a country bursting with social contradictions and bold cinematic talent.
Screened as part of NZIFF 2010
Revolución 2010
“A magnificent crash course in the who’s who of contemporary Mexican directors Revolución celebrates the centenary of the Mexican revolution in 10 short tales… All together they add up to a satisfying portrait of the spirit of the times. The revolution that overthrew the country’s dictatorial president resulted in violent upheaval and dramatic change. Directors like Fernando Eimbcke, however, opt for the quiet, uneventful side of life in depicting a small-town tuba player who practices and waits for a celebratory delegation that never arrives. This graceful episode contrasts with Carlos Reygadas’ wild, chaotic view of his countrymen as they celebrate with a noisy picnic full of nearly unobserved violence… Each episode was produced by a different film company with separate crews, offering viewers a panorama not only on directorial styles but on the range of production approaches in new Mexican cinema.” — Deborah Young, Hollywood Reporter