Saturday, March 21, 3:00pm
Charlotte Center City Amphitheater
El Regreso/The Return
Director Hernán Jiménez
Costa Rica, 2012, 95 min
Shown on 3/14 as well, in Spanish with English subtitles
Introduction by TBA. Discussion will follow screening.
The Return is the story of a delightful and life-changing journey back to Costa Rica. After living 10 years in New York, 30-year-old Antonio returns to San José where he is forced to deal with the realities he ran away from. He is welcomed by his intense sister, Amanda-whose husband recently abandoned her-and their young son Inti-who is apprehensive about Antonio’s presence. When things take an unexpected turn, Antonio is forced to remain home far longer than he had anticipated. Add in the comedy of Antonio finding out that his best friend is the lead singer of a death metal rock band and sprinkle in the rekindling of a childhood romance and you have the ingredients of a superb film.
Reviews:
“El Regreso, and all its actors, coalesced a Costa Rican voice and experience, a perspective of a middle-class family dealing with loss, insecurities and identity in multiple forms. The film tackles kinship ties and friendship with a brutal honesty, a raw display of intuitive triggers that were realer than life.” – José Luís Benavides, GOZAMOS
“Cinema created with heart and sensibility.” – William Venegas, LA NACION
“A great success.” – Mario Giacomelli, CANAL 7
Social Media Links:
El Regreso on YouTube
