
Anselmo is a boy who has lost his father. Epifanio, is a humble farmer who sees his whole world surrounded by violence. Two parallel stories that meet in a tragic way. And a river that connects them.
The Lighthouse is patient and hypnotic, pulling us in with its mysterious atmosphere and characters. The film’s slow pace proves to be monumentally effective, showcasing the tedious nature that comes with isolation and poor two-way communication.
On the Road captures the bleak, hyper-masculine world of long-haul trucking in Northern Mexico, where anything can and will happen. A hard-boiled, neon-noir romantic thriller, it shows the gritty reality of roadside diners, truck stops, and truck cemeteries alongside the expansive, breathless beauty of the Mexican desert highways.
This fantasy movie released on Disney+ has strong topics and themes related to magic.
Poor Black characters are usually surrounded by crime and violence, while poor White characters are portrayed as noble and hard-working.
It’s dark, uncomfortable, and there are things that don’t make sense.