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The Last Train- Diego Arsuaga
The Society of Railway Friends, largely composed by elderly members, is trying to prevent a Hollywood studio from buying "Number 33," a vintage steam locomotive. The most radical members "the Professor, the Secretary and Pepe" decide to abduct the engine so as to attract the media and the public's attention. Joined by Guito, a child who admires Pepe, the trio drive the locomotive in a journey along the abandoned tracks of Uruguay's inland regions. The authorities try to stop the rebel engine, edged on by the affected businessman. A symbolic protest over global takeover in a country where trains stopped running years ago,
The Last Train is also about the inner journey of its main characters, deftly incarnated by the three best Argentinean actors of their generation: Héctor Alterio, Federico Luppi and Pepe Soriano. The film won the awards for Best Latin American film at the 2002 Montreal Film Festival; and for Best New Director, Best Actor (Ensemble Prize) as well as the Audience award at the Valladolid Film Festival. This year's Uruguayan submission for the Best Foreign Film Oscar.
(90 mins.) Print courtesy of Tornasol Films.
Filmography: Otario (98).
Showtimes: 2/27, 6:30pm WH and 3/1, 2pm GU.