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Michel Lipkes | Mexico | 2017 | black-and-white | 93 min | Spanish | e.s.
Jonathan and Yesi are in love, but fearfully keep this from Mister Clean, their dodgy boss on the bin wagons. In Mexico City, there is no end to the refuse. Cardboard and plastic are separated on the spot, and half-empty bottles of drink finished off in one go; for tips, they will collect the refuse from your kitchen. Everything changes when a body turns up among the containers, its pockets stuffed with cash. Mister Clean comes up with a plan that will benefit them all. In today’s Mexico, it’s simply impossible not to get tangled up in the wretchedness of the violent underworld.
This second feature by Michel Lipkes shows an inescapable downward spiral – though not without a glimmer of hope – in luscious black-and-white. Film buff Lipkes nods to masters through clever references and symbolism, making Strange But True both a homage and movie-spotter’s delight on several levels. Hope, love and belief in the power of cinema.
Place: CINEMA 3
Date: 6 April 2017
Time: 14:15
Duration: 1:25
Place: CINEMA 3
Date: 7 April 2017
Time: 19:30
Duration: 1:13
Year in
Festival
2017
Director
Michel Lipkes
Camera
Gerardo Barrosco Alcalá
Cast
Alfredo Blanco
Kristyan Ferrer
Luis Enrique Parra
Itzel Sarmientos
Country
Mexico
Editor
Language
Spanish
Length
Music
Galo Durán
Producer
Production Company
Axolote Cine
Production Design
Claudio Ramirez Castelli
Sales
Axolote Cine
Scenario
Michel Lipkes
Gabriel Reyes
Rubén Imaz
Sound Design
Jose Miguel Enriquez
Jaime Juarez
Year of Production
2017