La Soledad

I decided to watch this movie because I was interested in learning more about the crisis in Venezuela from the perspective of those living it. However, I thought that this certainly would be a fictitious, if authentic feeling, take. I am flabbergasted that this is a true story portrayed by those experiencing it.

Where others may find the movie static, I found it compelling and appropriately paced for an intimate story that is unfolding practically in real time. Importantly, I had no idea that the actors were not professionals until researching the film afterward. The unvarnished vulnerability and searing honesty is breathtaking.

Glimpsing how the characters experience joy in the midst of devastation is definitely worth the watch.