Machuca (2004)

Machuca (2004). 1h 56m | Not Rated

“This film reaches back and looks at history in a very intimate and personal way. Its young protagonist is shown, growing up, not quite understanding what is happening around him. His own life is the middle of a crisis, and suddenly he is in the middle of his own countryu0026#39;s political storm. Gonzalo is one of the lucky ones, a young man who escaped the horrors while he learned how to become a better human being.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eAndres Woodu0026#39;s direction is assured and gentle. He shows his love of his country, its main characters, his own history (there are strong hints at this being at least auto-biographical). His film is beautifully scored and photographed; in addition to having one of the best performances ever by a group of children. The movie moves along quietly, touching us, teaching us, and taking us along in an unforgettable study of humanity at its worst and its best.”