Benzina is an extremely interesting film which allows for a sympathetic portrayal of two young lesbians, Stella and Lenni, who attempt to escape from the aftermath which unfolds after the accidental death of Lenni's overbearing mother. The pace of the film is perfect and it is shot in stark colours, stripping away the usual glamour of Italy, also shooting it in more industrial settings such as motorways and petrol stations gives it the grittiness of films like Micheal Winterbottom's Butterfly Kiss. The post modern road movie allows the protagonists to take a trip and almost escape, yet they end up right back in their own petrol station, trying to escape the macho Italian men who have been trailing them throughout, that intensity along with the attempted dumping of a cumbersome corpse who lets her feelings become known, allows for an intriguing and beautifully shot film. The well shot and loving (clothed) sex scene is incredibly sweet and matches the intensity of the couple's relationship.
Review of Gasoline
