‘Tigers Are Not Afraid’ Film Review: Child’s Eye View of Narco Wars Produces Chilling Childhood Tale
In the imaginative worlds of director Guillermo del Toro, fantasy can be a tool to understand the cruelty of our reality. The scary creatures in his movies are not always the villains. Instead, they’re the people among us, capable of horrors grave enough to create ghosts and monsters out of their victims. Recently, the generous director has taken up championing the work of one of his fellow countrymen, Issa López, whose latest film “Tigers Are Not Afraid” charmed del Toro and audiences across the festival circuit with its enchanting tale of loss, violence, fantasy, grief, and yes, tigers.
In López’s film, 10-year-old Estrella (Paola Lara) lives in a world full of uncertainty and fear. One day, a gang shooting disrupts her class, and her teacher pushes three pieces of chalk into her hand, telling her to take these three wishes. Classes are canceled and her life is about to take a dark turn.
In López’s film, 10-year-old Estrella (Paola Lara) lives in a world full of uncertainty and fear. One day, a gang shooting disrupts her class, and her teacher pushes three pieces of chalk into her hand, telling her to take these three wishes. Classes are canceled and her life is about to take a dark turn.
- 8/20/2019
- by Monica Castillo
- The Wrap
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