12 Best Venezuelan Movies of All Time
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- 21 Oct 2022
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Even though not very rich in movies and with pretty modest cinematography, the ones they have to offer are definitely worth watching. Intriguing, interesting and original, they deal with a country’s socioeconomic issues and very often individuals who are forced to go through many obstacles to obtain what they want.
From dramas to crimes and thrillers, we are guaranteed to have a good time, since their stories often make us relate to the characters and try to put ourselves in their shoes. These movies are realistic, about ordinary people often facing the most difficult moment of their lives. This list brings you the 12 best Venezuelan movies of all time.
Pelo malo (Bad Hair, 2013)
This movie deals with a number of topics, such as the beginning of adolescence and parents’ issues with their children, in this case, related to the possibility of a different sexual orientation than wanted. Set in the conservative Venezuelan society, it shows us a strong connection between the social picture and expectations and the way people deal with that.
Julian lives in Caracas with his widowed mother and a baby brother. His biggest problem is his hair since he has “pelo malo”, a Spanish term for curls. But this starts being his mother’s problem, too, since she sees Julian’s actions as a sign of possible homosexuality. He is constantly trying to strengthen his hair which drives his mother crazy and makes her do things no mother should ever do.
Hermano (Brother, 2010)
This beautiful drama about devotion, dreams and friendship tells the story of two best friends, raised as brothers who spend their days playing football in their slum. Daniel is a gifted player, a natural leader and an ambitious boy who wants more than what he is offered from birth and Julio doesn’t have time to daydream, since he needs to feed his family which he does with dirty money.
When a football scout reaches them and invites them to try and play for the town’s best team, these two boys have to decide what is the most important thing to them. In the meantime, a tragedy occurs and they are torn between revenge, their dreams and family. Read More…
