Lisandro Alonso, Los Muertos / The Dead, 2004. © the artist
Lisandro Alonso, Los Muertos / The Dead, 2004. © the artist
Lisandro Alonso, Los Muertos / The Dead, 2004. © the artist
Lisandro Alonso, Los Muertos / The Dead, 2004. © the artist
Alonso’s second feature is the enigmatic journey of released convict Vargas, through the jungle to reunite with his daughter. Observing his last two days in prison, and first two days of freedom, Los Muertos shows his transition with beauty and brutality. Like La Libertad the character is a local non-actor, however a deep mystery and detachment surrounds him.
Dir. Lisandro Alonso, 78mins + Q&A, 2004
One of the most accomplished and original Argentine artists working in contemporary Latin American cinema, Alonso combines fiction and documentary techniques to create meditative, mysteriously atmospheric films.
Each film follows a solitary man, signifying a larger journey or inner quest, within exquisite natural landscapes shot on 35mm. Working with non-actors from rural communities, the slow rhythm of everyday life is distinctive and mesmerising.
Alonso is present throughout the weekend to introduce and discuss his work.
Part of Slow Cinema Weekend
Make sure you don’t miss anything this weekend, buy a Slow Cinema Pass.
£5 / £3.50
Tickets available from the Tyneside Cinema Box Office: 0845 217 9909
Fri 9 March, 3.30pm-5.15pm
10 Pilgrim Street
Newcastle NE1 6QG
0845 217 9909
tynesidecinema.co.uk
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