When two siblings undertake an archaeological excavation of their late grandmother's house, they embark on a magical-realist journey in search of what life remains in the objects we leave be... Read allWhen two siblings undertake an archaeological excavation of their late grandmother's house, they embark on a magical-realist journey in search of what life remains in the objects we leave behind.When two siblings undertake an archaeological excavation of their late grandmother's house, they embark on a magical-realist journey in search of what life remains in the objects we leave behind.
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Marilyn Bogarín
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- (as Marilyn Ontell)
Emily Cannon
- Dancer
- (as Emily Rose Cannon)
Jan Gadeyne
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- (archive footage)
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The film is meant to be a tribute to their grandmother. However there are some segments in the film that would in my opinion humiliate grandma. Also the producers mother uses language that I believe or perhaps hope is scripted rather than her natural tongue. There are many sentimental scenes in this film but I was left feeling uncomfortable by what I have referenced.
I wanted to like this movie, I like this kind of movie. But it was was pretentious in every way. The siblings that narrate the story think more highly of themselves then their grandmother, it appears. I would liked to have seen more about the grandmother and less about what their idea of a good film is. Long title cards, pointless sweeping camera movements. Watching their poor grandmother undress as she says 'please no'. They show the same undressed grandma three times in the movie. They have 10 years of video tapes and this is what they show. I never leave poor reviews, most movies have redeeming qualities, but these two siblings really pissed me off. The grandma seems wonderful, wish I could have seen more of her.
I truly liked what was happening with the film until the reenactments. Didn't fit and too crusty for this type of documentary. I think your grandma would have liked it but maybe wouldn't liked it more without the underwear shots. It made me giggle but she was very sensitive and was nervous quickly. I would have loved her too though. Good effort and at least you got it out there!!
I agree with those critics who disapprove of one of the choices in the film, but I feel the uniqueness and creativity expressed in this film puts it in the must-see list of any Documentary aficionado.
It is thought provoking and raises fundemental questions about our own family's mythology, grappling to understand loss of loved ones, and what is our remaining essence.
In a way it is a sad movie about a perrson who lived what appears to have been a rather unremarkable life, however the magical realism style lightens it up.
Stylistically it is an innovative and important film to pay attention to!
It is thought provoking and raises fundemental questions about our own family's mythology, grappling to understand loss of loved ones, and what is our remaining essence.
In a way it is a sad movie about a perrson who lived what appears to have been a rather unremarkable life, however the magical realism style lightens it up.
Stylistically it is an innovative and important film to pay attention to!
I really enjoyed your documentary. I have to admit that I am more than a little jealous that I never thought to do something like this. At one point in time I had five generations alive on both sides in my family. While I do have pictures I always wish there were something more. We spent most of our time with my grandmother on my fathers side. She was an incredible woman. She passed away just shy of her 100th birthday. Her mother lived to be 103 and my other great grandmother was 101.
I found your tribute to be heartwarming, loving, inspiring and hopeful. I say hopeful because I hope that this truly amazing story will remind others that we don't live forever and to cherish every moment we have with our loved ones. And given the opportunity we should do everything we can to preserve their memories for future generations.
I found your tribute to be heartwarming, loving, inspiring and hopeful. I say hopeful because I hope that this truly amazing story will remind others that we don't live forever and to cherish every moment we have with our loved ones. And given the opportunity we should do everything we can to preserve their memories for future generations.
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $18,399
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $8,150
- Sep 30, 2018
- Gross worldwide
- $18,399
- Runtime
- 1h 34m(94 min)
- Color
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