Por La Libre (2000)

Por La Libre (2000)
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During a family dinner in honor of his birthday, patriarch Rodrigo Carnicero (Xavier Masse) drops dead of a heart attack. Among the witnesses are his devoted daughter Pureza (Pilar Ixquic Mata) and his beloved grandchildren Rocco (Osvaldo Benavides) and Rodrigo (Rodrigo Cachero). Rocco and Rodrigo are cousins, though completely different; while Rocco is laid-back and hippie-ish, Rodrigo is dour and conservative. One thing Rocco and Rodrigo have in common, however, is their loyalty to their departed grandfather, with whom they enjoyed a closer relationship than with either of their self-absorbed fathers. After Don Rodrigo's death, Rocco and Rodrigo take off in the vintage car left to Rodrigo by his grandfather to dispose of the don's ashes in the manner requested in his will. When they arrive at the beach where their grandfather is to be scattered, Rocco and Rodrigo lodge at a hotel run by Perla (Gina Morett) and her daughter Maria (Ana de la Reguera). Chaos soon results when the urn is lost, Rocco hooks up with Maria for his initiation into sex, and the cousins discover that Perla once enjoyed intimate relations with their beloved grandfather. ~ Rebecca Flint Marx, Rovi

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Starring:
Osvaldo Benavides
Director(s):
Juan Carlos De Llaca
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Por La Libre

During a family dinner in honor of his birthday, patriarch Rodrigo Carnicero (Xavier Masse) drops dead of a heart attack. Among the witnesses are his devoted daughter Pureza (Pilar Ixquic Mata) and his beloved grandchildren Rocco (Osvaldo Benavides) and Rodrigo (Rodrigo Cachero). Rocco and Rodrigo are cousins, though completely different; while Rocco is laid-back and hippie-ish, Rodrigo is dour and conservative. One thing Rocco and Rodrigo have in common, however, is their loyalty to their departed grandfather, with whom they enjoyed a closer relationship than with either of their self-absorbed fathers. After Don Rodrigo's death, Rocco and Rodrigo take off in the vintage car left to Rodrigo by his grandfather to dispose of the don's ashes in the manner requested in his will. When they arrive at the beach where their grandfather is to be scattered, Rocco and Rodrigo lodge at a hotel run by Perla (Gina Morett) and her daughter Maria (Ana de la Reguera). Chaos soon results when the urn is lost, Rocco hooks up with Maria for his initiation into sex, and the cousins discover that Perla once enjoyed intimate relations with their beloved grandfather. ~ Rebecca Flint Marx, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
96 mins

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Director(s):
Juan Carlos De Llaca
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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Matteo M.

Perhaps one of the most original movies in Mexican cinema in the last few years, this film portrayes in a playful and very entertaining action adventure the contraddicting cultures and lifestiles coexisting among the traditional upper middle class Mexicans. Enriched by extraordinary details and orginal slang, this movie explores the challenge of generational change and confrontation, on the steps of an amazing roadtrip of two young teens searching for the authentic past of their recently deceased grandfather.

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Juan M G.

Could not open not in. Message said tht DVD not in my region

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MANUEL H.

Original work is hard to find in Mexican moviemakers. Even as we focus on the life of an old Gallego, the offspring take a life of their own as they struggle to be like their parents or not like their parents. Mexican movies can barely move out of the shadow of Hollywood. This movie is at the edge of the shadow but it suffers from weak plot and screenwriting. The director has managed to draw out good acting perfomances from the young actors, the elders mostly stand around looking displeased at the actions of their children. I liked it mostly because of the originality.

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