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Boxers and Ballerinas (2004)
Vibrant, beautiful film
21 September 2009 - 6 out of 7 users found this review helpful.
This vibrant, beautiful film, directed by Brit Marling and Mike Cahill, profiles four Cuban athletes and dancers -- two in Miami and two in Havana -- who struggle to perfect their craft while weighing obligations to family, homeland, and themselves.
Unlike typical documentaries that feature a succession of talking heads, Boxers and Ballerinas chooses a visual approach more reminiscent of fictional dramas. There's inventive use of color palettes, sound, framing, and competent, multiple-camera editing.
(Film seen at the 48th San Francisco International Film Festival, April 2005.)
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