Eliseo Subiela, a pioneer of magical realism in Argentine cinema, left an unforgettable legacy on television and the big screen.
He Argentine cinema shines as much on the big screen as on the televisionwith great figures such as Juan Jose Campanella, Lucrecia Martel and Adolfo Aristarain, whose works are recognized and nominated for Oscar. In this scenario, Eliseo Subiela stood out for his unique style, elevating the magical realism and the surreal at another level.
With more than five decades dedicated to cinema, Subiela has established himself as an essential figure in national and Latin American cinematography. His unique style and his ability to mix poetry with visual narrative They made him an undisputed reference.
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These are the films made by Eliseo Subiela, the Argentine filmmaker who marked an era
This great director left an indelible cinematic legacy with films that explored the deepest corners of the human mind. Among his most notable works is Man Facing Southeast (1986), a film that revitalized Argentine cinema with its innovative proposal on the extraterrestrial lifepresented through the intriguing dialogue between a psychiatric patient and his doctor.
Another of his iconic films is The Dark Side of the Heart (1992)a work that mixes poetry and surrealismcentered on a bohemian poet played by Dario Grandinetti. With references to the works of Oliverio Girondo, Mario Benedetti and Juan Gelman, this film delves into the nature of love and loneliness.
In Don’t Look Down (2008), Subiela explores the eroticism with a bold and provocative narrative, where scenes charged with sensuality are intertwined with his characteristic surrealist touch. The music of Pedro Aznar complements the intensity of this work. For its part, Don’t Die Without Telling Me Where You’re Going (1995) shows Subiela’s ability to play with complex concepts, such as recording human dreamsin a rich and immersive narrative that once again mixes the surreal with the deeply human.
Finally, Little Miracles (1997) presents the story of Rosaliaa shy supermarket cashier who believes she is a fairy trapped in this world, with powers to move objects with her mind. This film combines the recurring elements in Subiela’s work: love, eroticism, surrealism and a touch of magic.
Subiela’s cinema not only entertains, but invites reflection, challenging the line between reality and fantasy. Through his filmography, the director left an indelible mark on Argentine cinema and remains a reference for new generations of filmmakers.
Source: Ambito
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