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Opinions

This movie is borne by the beautiful scenery of Venezuela, Fantastic insights in  a new world that amaze you. Unfortunately, the story is not so amazing. Too drown-out in some parts, to short in others. As many agree, top as a documentary, but flop as a feature film.

von Layla Schönfeld, 15

Even though the idea behind this movie is really interesting and fascinating it could not satisfy me. Out of my view the story is told defenitly to slow a without any climax which can also not be recouped by the great landscape. A disappointing movie.

von Lara Torp, 14

The beautiful Venezuelan coast and landscapes, coupled with the rich traditions and culture of the region alone make the film worth watching, but sadly little else does. ‘El Chico,’ as he is known throughout the film, is the only vaguely interesting character and although the plot has a good idea behind it, fails to hook one as to take a real interest in it. However, the beaches, jungles, roads, and destroyed settlements were enough to make viewing at least somewhat enjoyable.

von Nico Palesch, 15

14plus: FEATURE FILMS

The Kid Who Lies

El Chico que Miente

Director: Marité Ugás

Venezuela 2011 / 99 minutes

with: Iker Fernández, Maria Fernanda Ferro, Francisco Denis, Aldry Sterling

Languages: Spanish

Schedule

Mo 14.2. 12:30
HKW 1

Tu 15.2. 14:00
HKW 2

Su 20.2. 15:30
Cubix 8

“I am looking for my mom. She lost her memory because of the tragedy. She saved me. A rock was going to crush me but she pulled me away. If you don’t believe me I’ll show you my scar.” “Let’s see.” “If you don’t believe me I’m leaving.”

A boy is on the road. He is always talking about his mother. He tells an old woman the story about the mad dogs that tore his mother to pieces. He spins a yarn to the fishermen about her hiding him in a wardrobe before the mudslide buried her. The girl at the waterfall grows suspicious: she's heard such stories somewhere before. If his mother died in so many different ways, what is the boy searching for in the mangrove forests?

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