Even the Rain
Social commentary wrapped in a film production
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About Even the Rain
Released: 2010
Platform: Netflix
Rating: TV-14
Run time: 1h 42m
Cast
Luis Tosar, Gael García Bernal, Juan Carlos Aduviri, Karra Elejalde, Raúl Arévalo, Carlos Santos, Cassandra Ciangherotti, Milena Soliz, Leónidas Chiri, Vicente Romero, Daniel Currás, Pau Cólera
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- About - Making / Production - Actors - Trivia / Interesting Facts - Awards - Quotes - Music - SoundtrackAbout
Even the Rain (También la lluvia, 2010) is a Spanish movie that revolves around a film crew shooting a controversial movie about Christopher Columbus and the colonization of Latin America while facing real-life struggles with water privatization in Bolivia. Directed by Icíar Bollaín, the film delves into the complexities of cultural exploitation, historical revisionism, and social justice. The plot follows director Sebastián and producer Costa as they confront ethical dilemmas when the locals protest against the government's water policies, leading to a clash between the filmmaker's objectives and the harsh realities of the community they are filming in.Making / Production
Even the Rain was shot on location in Bolivia, adding an authentic backdrop to the movie's narrative. The filmmakers faced challenges in coordinating the fictional film production within the context of the real protests and demonstrations happening during the shooting.Actors
- Gael García Bernal as Sebastián - Portrayed the idealistic director caught between his filmmaking vision and the harsh realities of Bolivia. - Luis Tosar as Costa - Played the producer balancing commercial interests with moral considerations.Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The movie's parallel narrative intertwining the historical events of Columbus' exploitation in the 15th century with modern-day issues adds a unique perspective to the storyline. - Even the Rain was Spain's official entry for the Best Foreign Language Film category at the 2011 Academy Awards.Awards
Even the Rain received critical acclaim and won several awards at various international film festivals for its thought-provoking storytelling and performances.Quotes
- "Are you searching for land? We had land, everything. If you've come to take that away from us, then Franco is still in charge." - Daniel, a local protester - "If we don't get people out to protest, they're going to walk all over us." - María, a leading activistMusic
The film's soundtrack features a blend of traditional Bolivian music and contemporary compositions, enhancing the emotional depth of key scenes.Soundtrack
- "Taki Unquy" by Grupo Kantu. - "Cruzar la Cordillera" by Lhasa de Sela. Formatting note: The links are not functional as they are for display purposes only.
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About Even the Rain
A film producer explores the exploitation of indigenous people while shooting a movie on Columbus' exploits in Bolivia.
