Valentina Bassi Movies
- 2002
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Distraught over the unexpected suicide of his flight-attendant wife, portly dentist Julian (Alfredo Casero) makes the decision to travel to the Falkland Islands in a despondent bid to end his own life by freezing to death. It seems that fate has other things in store for Julian however, when suicidal air-hostess Teresa (Ingrid Rubio) appears at the same place and the same time revealing similar intentions. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Alfredo Casero, Ingrid Rubio, (more)
Unemployment among the young in Buenos Aires is the focus of this docudrama, the first feature from director Sandra Gugliotta. A Lucky Day focuses on Elsa, a young woman who dreams of fleeing her impoverished corner of Argentina for Italy, where an erstwhile boyfriend may or may not be waiting for her. Much as her friends try to persuade her to stay, Elsa feels the crushing legacy of her ancestors on her shoulders. ~ Michael Hastings, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Valentina Bassi, Fernan Miras, (more)
- 1999
Seventeen years after the Falklands War, veteran Pedro (Julio Chavez), a one-handed taxi driver, is plagued with nightmares about Raul (Mariano Bertolini), who died while trying to help him in combat. Raul, who was a virgin when he died, appears to Pedro to ask if he can borrow his body to get laid. Cue grand sexual hijinks and a matchmaking scheme by Pedro's batty neighbor, who casts spells to get Pedro together with Telma (Valentina Bassi), a young divorcee who lives in his apartment building. ~ Rebecca Flint Marx, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Alejandro Awada, Valentina Bassi, (more)
- 1998
This political allegory, written and directed by 24-year-old Daniel Burman, begins at a political rally and then segues into flashbacks to trace the tale of florist Erasmo (Jose Luis Alfonso) and his plan to gain revenge on politician El Zancudo (Walter Reyno), the killer of his wet nurse Elsa (Maria Luisa Arguello). Adding to the dream-like atmosphere are various symbolic roles, superimpositions, time lapse photography, and black-and-white sequences. Shown at the 1998 Sundance Film Festival. ~ Bhob Stewart, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Jose Luis Alfonso, Pastora Vega, (more)
A group of former high-school buddies, now in their mid-40s, gather 25 years after graduation to relive their glory days. The reunion is the brainchild of Ricardo (AKA Elvis -- for his love of the King's music and his tendency to dance to it atop the roof of his office-furniture store). The old gang is comprised of Ricardo's depressive, hypochondriac wife Ana and her socially-conscious former lover Ernesto, a journalist who left Ana years ago to pursue his political ideologies in post-revolutionary Cuba. Ernesto's presence revitalizes Ana who in turn begins showing renewed interest in her husband. Unfortunately for her, by that time Ricardo has fallen in love with Vera, a beautiful Cuban cellist. Two other members of the old gang also show up. Finally there is Sebastian, Ricardo and Ana's 20-year-old son. A poet, he shares Ernesto's serious view of the world. As the party progresses, their reminiscences of the good old days are shown via flashback. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- 1995
A young peasant woman, forced to marry a wealthy man she despises, gets her revenge in this Argentine-Uruguayan melodrama. Most of the story is filmed in black and white. The "Patron" is Antenor, a powerful and wealthy landowner who is desperate to have a son to bequeath his vast grassland estate to. He chooses for his wife the beautiful teen-ager Paula. Though she is in love with a fellow peasant, the patron leaves her with no choice but to marry him. The two barely speak after the wedding and he makes violent love to her in his desperate attempt to have a child. Later Antenor becomes paralyzed and mute, leaving Paula totally in charge. Thus begins her tragic, brutal quest for revenge. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- 1993
The well known Argentine murder case involving the murder of a young woman by a group of well-connected young men is the foundation for this political drama. The ensuing coverup by police made it impossible for the criminals ever to be brought to justice, but the dedicated efforts of protestors ensured that the governor of the province (whose son is thought to have been involved in the killing) was forced to resign after decades in power. The story of the killing, coverup, and protests is told through a series of vignettes, and the film includes some of the actual news coverage of the over sixty marches attended by irate citizens. ~ Clarke Fountain, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Valentina Bassi
