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The Other (2007 film)
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El otro (2007
) is an Argentine
, French
, and German
drama film
, written and directed by Ariel Rotter
, his second feature.
The film was executive produced by Aqua Films
' Verónica Cura
, and produced by Enrique Piñeyro
and Christian Baute.
El otro was funded by the Instituto Nacional de Cine y Artes Audiovisuales (Argentina), the Vision Sudest Fund (Switzerland
), the World Cinema Fund (Berlin International Film Festival), and the Hubert Bals Fund (Netherlands
).
The picture features Julio Chávez
as Juan Desouza, who was awarded the Silver Bear as Best Actor at the 2007 Berlin International Film Festival
.
), a lawyer in his late 40s, who's happily married and his wife is expecting a child.
On a one-day business trip to the country-side, Desouza embarks on an unintended journey. When he reaches his destination Desouza discovers that the man traveling next to him is not sleeping but dead.
Secretly, he assumes the dead man's identity and invents a profession for himself. He finds a place to stay in the village where the man used to live and contemplates not returning.
Juan Desouza undertakes an adventure into nature, into the rediscovery of his tastes and his basic instincts. He tries to grasp the idea that the life dealt out for him, and which he chose to live, is not the only one possible.
He eventually goes back home, stronger from the spiritual experience.
on February 13, 2007.
winning a Jury Grand Prix Silver Bear.
Film critic Annika Pham, who writes for CineEuropa, liked the film, and wrote, "The film subtly explores the apprehension of death as well as the palpable yet invisible world that lurks underneath the surface. Few words are needed. We feel with Juan and easily relate to him. The scenes where he cares for his father, becoming his father’s father, are particularly moving."
2007 in film
This is a list of major films released in 2007.-Top grossing films:Please note that following the tradition of the English-language film industry, these are the top grossing films that were first released in the USA in 2007...
) is an Argentine
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
, French
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
, and German
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
drama film
Drama film
A drama film is a film genre that depends mostly on in-depth development of realistic characters dealing with emotional themes. Dramatic themes such as alcoholism, drug addiction, infidelity, moral dilemmas, racial prejudice, religious intolerance, poverty, class divisions, violence against women...
, written and directed by Ariel Rotter
Ariel Rotter
Ariel Rotter is a film director and screenplay writer.He works in the cinema of Argentina.-Filmography:* Sólo por hoy aka Just for Today* El Otro aka The Other-Awards:Wins...
, his second feature.
The film was executive produced by Aqua Films
Aqua Films
Aqua Films is an Argentine film production company that provides administrative services to local and foreign productions.The company arranges and organizes pre-productions, film shoots and post-production work, including:...
' Verónica Cura
Verónica Cura
Verónica Cura is a film producer, production manager, and production designer.She works in the cinema of Argentina.Cura has worked with Enrique Piñeyro at Aqua Films, a film production company in Argentina....
, and produced by Enrique Piñeyro
Enrique Piñeyro (actor)
Enrique Piñeyro is a pilot turned film actor, producer, crash analyst, aeronautical physician, film director, and screenplay writer, working partly in Argentina. Piñeyro and Verónica Cura own Aqua Films, a film production company in Argentina.- Biography :Piñeyro was born in Genoa, Italy, 1956...
and Christian Baute.
El otro was funded by the Instituto Nacional de Cine y Artes Audiovisuales (Argentina), the Vision Sudest Fund (Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
), the World Cinema Fund (Berlin International Film Festival), and the Hubert Bals Fund (Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
).
The picture features Julio Chávez
Julio Chávez
Julio Chávez is a well-known Argentine film and television actor.He was born Julio Hirsch in Buenos Aires, and received his first film role in 1973...
as Juan Desouza, who was awarded the Silver Bear as Best Actor at the 2007 Berlin International Film Festival
Berlin International Film Festival
The Berlin International Film Festival , also called the Berlinale, is one of the world's leading film festivals and most reputable media events. It is held in Berlin, Germany. Founded in West Berlin in 1951, the festival has been celebrated annually in February since 1978...
.
Plot
The film tells of Juan Desouza (Julio ChávezJulio Chávez
Julio Chávez is a well-known Argentine film and television actor.He was born Julio Hirsch in Buenos Aires, and received his first film role in 1973...
), a lawyer in his late 40s, who's happily married and his wife is expecting a child.
On a one-day business trip to the country-side, Desouza embarks on an unintended journey. When he reaches his destination Desouza discovers that the man traveling next to him is not sleeping but dead.
Secretly, he assumes the dead man's identity and invents a profession for himself. He finds a place to stay in the village where the man used to live and contemplates not returning.
Juan Desouza undertakes an adventure into nature, into the rediscovery of his tastes and his basic instincts. He tries to grasp the idea that the life dealt out for him, and which he chose to live, is not the only one possible.
He eventually goes back home, stronger from the spiritual experience.
Cast
- Julio ChávezJulio ChávezJulio Chávez is a well-known Argentine film and television actor.He was born Julio Hirsch in Buenos Aires, and received his first film role in 1973...
as Juan Desouza - María Onetto
- María Ucedo
- Inés MolinaInés MolinaInés Molina is a film and television actor. Sometimes she is credited as Inés Molina Villafañe.She works in the cinema of Argentina.-Filmography:* Sur aka The South* El Viaje aka The Journey...
- Arturo GoetzArturo GoetzArturo Goetz , is an Argentine film actor.He works in the cinema of Argentina.He studied for a D.Phil. in Economics at Jesus College, Oxford from 1971 to 1974, but left without completing his studies when his scholarship ran out. Whilst at Jesus College, he played football for the college team and...
- Osvaldo Bonet
- Raminta Kavaliūnaitė
Distribution
The film was first presented at the Berlin International Film FestivalBerlin International Film Festival
The Berlin International Film Festival , also called the Berlinale, is one of the world's leading film festivals and most reputable media events. It is held in Berlin, Germany. Founded in West Berlin in 1951, the festival has been celebrated annually in February since 1978...
on February 13, 2007.
Critical reception
The film was well received at the Berlin International Film FestivalBerlin International Film Festival
The Berlin International Film Festival , also called the Berlinale, is one of the world's leading film festivals and most reputable media events. It is held in Berlin, Germany. Founded in West Berlin in 1951, the festival has been celebrated annually in February since 1978...
winning a Jury Grand Prix Silver Bear.
Film critic Annika Pham, who writes for CineEuropa, liked the film, and wrote, "The film subtly explores the apprehension of death as well as the palpable yet invisible world that lurks underneath the surface. Few words are needed. We feel with Juan and easily relate to him. The scenes where he cares for his father, becoming his father’s father, are particularly moving."
Awards
Wins- Berlin International Film FestivalBerlin International Film FestivalThe Berlin International Film Festival , also called the Berlinale, is one of the world's leading film festivals and most reputable media events. It is held in Berlin, Germany. Founded in West Berlin in 1951, the festival has been celebrated annually in February since 1978...
: Silver Bear, The Jury Grand Prix; Silver Bear, Best Actor, Julio Chávez; 2007.
External links
.- El otro at cinenacional.comCinenacional.comCinenacional.com is a web portal and web-based database about Argentine cinema.The site provides a vast array of information, including: films, television programs, directors, actors, cinematographers, film editors, production designers, and other production professions in Argentina...
.