Monos
First screened in November 2019
Director: Alejandro Landes. Cast: Sofia Buenaventura, Julian Giraldo, Moisés Arias, Karen Quintero, Sneider Castro, Paul Cubides, Laura Castrillón, Deiby Rueda, Julianne Nicholson, Wilson Salazar, Jorge Román. Screenplay: Alejandro Landes and Alexis dos Santos (from a story by Alejandro Landes).

Twitter Capsule: Amazing production values. Committed to a vision. Risky choices. I just wish it had a bit more to say? Not too glad I saw it?

VOR:   Sheer logistical risk is staggering, though perhaps too flagged by the film. Very bold expressive choices, though I question the takeaways.



Photo © 2019 Neon/Stela Cine

Not yet reviewed in full. Grade: B


Awards:
Sundance Film Festival: World Cinema Special Jury Award (Dramatic)

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