REAS Documentary

REAS

In her sophomore documentary feature, Argentinian filmmaker Lola Arias (THEATRE OF WAR) continues to explore themes of collective memory, cathartic expression and healing through reenactments of shared trauma. Centered on a vibrant, varied group of former Buenos Aires inmates all performing as themselves, REAS is a unique combination of hybrid documentary and prison musical. Fronted by the gentle Yoseli, who dreams of Paris, and the charming Nacho, who starts a rock band in jail, each convict takes turns singing tunes and reconstructing memories that express the invasive, dehumanizing experience of being behind bars. With a visually arresting style and singular approach that features plenty of voguing, REAS portrays the camaraderie and deeply felt bonds between fellow inmates, as well as the empowerment gained through owning and telling your story. –Julia Kipnis

Lola Arias is a writer, performer, theater and film director. She collaborates with people from different backgrounds (war veterans, former communists, Bulgarian children, etc.) in theater, literature, music, film and art projects. Her productions play with the overlap between reality and fiction.

Théophane Bérenger
Luxbox
theophane@luxboxfilms.com

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Screenings

October 27, 8:30 p.m.

Chinese 2

Details

Country: Argentina, Germany, Switzerland

Year: 2024

Director: Lola Arias

Screenwriter: Lola Arias

Producer: Sutor Kolonko

Executive Producers: Gema Juárez Allen, Clarisa Oliveri, Ingmar Trost

Director of Photography: Martín Benchimol

Editors: Ana Remon, Jose Goyeneche

Production Designer: Angeles Frinchaboy

Costume Designer: Andy Piffer

Music: Ulises Conti

Cast/Featuring: Yoseli Arias, Ignacio Amador Rodriguez, Estefy Harcastle, Carla Canteros, Noelia Perez

Running Time (minutes): 82

Language: Spanish

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