As Sebastian Silva wrestles with several different kinds of movies, the child’s perspective fuses them together, and the movie becomes a startling representation of a society collapsing into chaos.
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The PlaylistRodrigo Perez
The PlaylistRodrigo Perez
While its story is thin, its emotional undercurrent has a strong pull with poignantly topical notions of empathy, grief, and mercy.
The film would not have the same impact without the commanding lead performance. Thanks to Ramos’s affecting work, Fistful of Dirt sticks in the memory.