El agua

The 2022 Spanish impressionist film "El Agua" is a riveting character portrait of a young Spanish girl grappling with life's changes. The entire cast of the film is made up of non-professional actors which makes their performances even more impressive. I despise films and television shows that glamorizes smoking, alcohol consumption, and drug use. "El Agua" also repeatedly showcases animal cruelty and bestiality. In a world filled with conspiracy theories and news anchors spewing unreliable and misleading information, people are becoming less adept in distinguishing truth from fiction. Because of that the film might make people believe in certain superstitions and conspiracy theories. Despite that, "El Agua" is a quietly thrilling artwork that displays water as a powerful metaphor and leitmotif. The relationship forged between the two characters of the opposite sex can be juxtaposed with Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.

Final verdict: 8.5/10.