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Carolina Rivas

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Zona CeroZona Cero · 2003
Zona Cero
★ 10.02003
Movie
In the middle of a devastated area, a man carries his sick son looking for a doctor. The man faces indifference and abuse from people but his faith makes him resist.
Don't Let Alberto Fall Into TemptationDon't Let Alberto Fall Into Temptation · 2014
Don't Let Alberto Fall Into Temptation
★ 7.32014
MovieComedy
Albert marries the woman of his dreams, but he's about to lose her trying to discover the answer to why men cheat that will make him famous.
The Colour of OlivesThe Colour of Olives · 2006
The Colour of Olives
★ 8.82006
MovieDocumentary
Like many Palestinian families, the Amers live surrounded by the infamous West Bank Wall where their daily lives are dominated by electrified fences, locks and a constant swarm of armed soldiers. Through director Carolina Rivas' sensitive lens, we discover the private world of all eight members of the family. As their dramas unfold, we catch a glimpse of their constant struggles and the small, endearing details that sustain them, including olive trees, two small donkeys and their many friendships. Constructed with a combination of verité scenes and re-enactments, this poignant and richly crafted film offers its audience a much needed opportunity to reflect on the effects of racial segregation, the meaning of borders and the absurdity of war
1 For 11 For 1 · 2014
1 For 1
★ 4.72014
MovieComedy
An extraordinary black comedy that explores the limits of survival and absurdist political power games. The story takes place in times of elections in Mexico. A candidate for Governor runs over a pregnant migrant. After the accident, and to avoid a possible scandal, he hides her in a building he owns. Pressured by his political boss and so as not to ruin his political career, the candidate evicts the migrant. In a non-realistic style, the film focuses on the stories that surround the migrant during her search for a room. A radical film, with a critical gaze, that reflects the spirit of contemporary Mexican society.
El herederoEl heredero · 2024
El heredero
2024
MovieComedy
Lessons for ZafirahLessons for Zafirah · 2011
Lessons for Zafirah
★ 5.62011
MovieDocumentary
A metaphor of the Flood in our times, The Flood is the rain of violence that washes over us. Noah´s Ark is the train that runs through Mexico toward the United States and migrants are the species attempting to save their lives. For the directors, cinema moves people not just by condemnation, but by confronting and fostering emotions which lead to new, constructive ideas. This documentary became a cinematographic diary for their first viewer, their three-year-old daughter, Zafirah.

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The Colour of OlivesThe Colour of Olives · 2006
The Colour of Olives
★ 8.82006
MovieDocumentary
Like many Palestinian families, the Amers live surrounded by the infamous West Bank Wall where their daily lives are dominated by electrified fences, locks and a constant swarm of armed soldiers. Through director Carolina Rivas' sensitive lens, we discover the private world of all eight members of the family. As their dramas unfold, we catch a glimpse of their constant struggles and the small, endearing details that sustain them, including olive trees, two small donkeys and their many friendships. Constructed with a combination of verité scenes and re-enactments, this poignant and richly crafted film offers its audience a much needed opportunity to reflect on the effects of racial segregation, the meaning of borders and the absurdity of war

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