La León
- 2007 Berlin International Film Festival - Special Mention, Cinematography
Hauntingly beautiful.
– Time Out New YorkA sumptuous film about the swirling of desire. La León unfolds like poetry
– The New York Times
The Parana Delta. Surrounded by a labyrinth of waterways meandering through lush wilderness, Alvaro lives a simple, lonely life harvesting reeds and fishing. In this remote area of Argentina lost in time, Alvaro's homosexuality and his love for books aggravates his isolation. The only link between this boundless territory and the city is the water-taxi "El León". It's captain, El Turu, is a violent and intolerant man. He feels threatened by Alvaro's "difference" and is set on harassing him. But El Turu's scorn masks an inner turmoil… (Santiago Otheguy, Argentina 2007, 85m)