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VENEZUELA

VENEZUELA

A House With a View of the Sea- Alberto Arvelo
The year is 1948. In the beautiful Andean foothills, Tómas, a poor farmer, and his
12-year-old son, Santiago, grieve for the boy's recently deceased mother and contemplate their future life together. Tómas, a violinist and a gentle soul, gives his son the only picture of his mother, a youthful portrait taken on the ocean shore. His son is intrigued with this mystical body of water, which for both of them becomes a a symbol of hope and beauty in a world of almost feudal poverty. Tómas' indecision of whether to be a good coward, or defend his honor and prove himself before his son, brings him to commit a desperate act of violence that puts him in jail, leaving Santiago to tend the farm by himself. Inspired by Icelandic sagas, and wrought with themes similar to Lars von Trier's Dancer in the Dark, minimalist writer-director Alberto Arvelo has created a magnificent tale of courage with majestic cinematography, a powerful score and fine performances. Best Director, Miami Hispanic Film Festival. (93 mins.) Print courtesy of Imx Communications.
Filmography: One Life and Two Trails (97).
Showtimes: 2/23, 7:30pm BW and 2/26, 6:30pm WH.