Viva — A–Z of films

Although initially threatening to take pretentiousness too far, Amama gathers power through the runtime.

There is a full-throttle, head-long feel to Trapero's film that sends it careering along.

Neither the mystery of Mabel's past nor the mystery she faces in her present fully satisfy - the former is too opaque and the latter telegraphed early.

The film is briskly paced, infused with energy and the backdrop remains interesting.

Structurally illustrates how the indigenous people don't see time as being a chronological straight line but as multiple realities existing simultaneously.

Lets us consider perception and preconception.

A sensitively handled female coming-of-age tale.

This is a strong story, encompassing romance, thriller aspects, comedy and even political intrigue, zipping back and forward in time but always carrying you with it to a conclusion that is thoroughly satisfying on all counts.

The act of revenge here is presented not as an outlet for anger but as one of desperation, an emotion that runs through the film.

Gay challenges the usual cliches of disease films.

An immersive dive into an offbeat and murky corner of modern Argentine life.

Darin... again proves that he can break your heart with a look, conveying unspoken emotion with a glance that taps you into his pain.