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Valentn (Argentina - 2002)

Directed by Alejandro Agresti

Starring Carmen Maura, Julieta Cardinali, Rodrigo Noya

A bittersweet drama about familial life, love and conflict through the eyes of a precocious 8 year old in late 60s Buenos Aries. 

Valentin lives with his somewhat lonely and bitter Grandmother, (an excellent performance from Carmen Maura) while his father carries on with his own life which appears to add up to nothing more than working and dating. His mother disappeared with another man when he was a tot and hes never seen her since (listening to Valentins father and Grandmother you could understand why anyone would want to run away).

Although he tries his best to be good, if Valentin says or does anything out of place, he gets an ear-bashing from his Grandmother who once started just rants on and on. He is a friendly child willing to help wherever possible and dreams of becoming an astronaut when he grows up, unfortunately (for him) hes also honest in a way that only a child can be, this honesty leads him into conflict with his father and at times with his Grandmother although he wouldnt intentionally hurt either.

The story is made up of a series of events that include his Grandmother becoming ill and his father finding yet another girlfriend, minor things but major aspects in the life of an 8 year old.

A short but delightful feature at 79 minutes, honest and enjoyable.

Cheers Trev.

BBFC rated PG. 

R2 dvd released by Metrodome. The cover design must qualify as one of the blandest I've ever seen.

Extras include:

Trailer.
Interview with the Director Alejandro Agresti.
Cast and crew biographies.