Amapola (2014)

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A romantic reimagining of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream set against the turbulent backdrops of the 1962 Argentinian military coup and the 1982 war for the Falkland Islands.

Introduction
"Amapola" is a 2014 romantic dream film directed by Eugenio Zanetti and starring Camilla Belle, Francella Franco, and Geraldine Chaplin. The film, initially entitled "Everywhere however Here" and "There however for Fortune", is an unique blend of drama, mystery, and love. The story is embeded in Argentina and uses time travel to check out styles of destiny, options, and personal growth.

Plot Overview
The story of "Amapola" revolves around the titular character, Amapola, who is a reckless and lively motion picture actress in 1960's Buenos Aires. Her life is filled with success, romance, and an attractive way of life until an odd encounter with a mystifying, fortune telling lady called Lucia. Lucia warns her of a future filled with heartbreak and devastation, and amazingly sends her forward in time to attempt and alter her fate.

She is carried into an unknown world 45 years in the future - the Buenos Aires of 1980 during the tumult of the Argentine military dictatorship. Amapola is shocked to learn that she is now a regular homemaker with two mentally scarred kids, and a dead hubby who was lost throughout the nation's political upheaval.

Character Development and Conflict
In this new reality, Amapola has a hard time to understand the effect of her choices and actions made over 4 years back. She does not keep in mind the past years however instantly feels an extensive bond with her kids, and begins to understand the distinction in between romantic dreams and the harsh truths of life.

The film unfolds as Amapola grapples to navigate this difficult location, retracing the decisions that led her here. She finds out the uncomfortable truth about her spouse's death and pertains to comprehend the direct results of her options and decisions in the past.

Resolution
Through this mystical journey, Amapola discovers the nerve to improve the future for herself and her children. She faces her past, makes peace with her options, and eventually accepts the tough lessons she has actually learned.

The climax of the movie is a poignant minute as Amapola accepts the agonizing truth of her partner's death, which serves as a metaphor for the fate of Argentina throughout the era of the dictatorship. She strives to recover her family and slowly stitches the forces that as soon as tore them apart.

With her newly found understanding, Amapola utilizes her second possibility to make things right and lastly finds familial love and real joy.

Conclusion
"Amapola" is a stirring story that artfully mixes love, mystique, and historic context. The film records the audience's attention by exploring universal styles of love, regret, and redemption through the prism of wonderful realism.

Blending history with dream, the motion picture uses an impacting tale that leaves an extensive impression. Amapola's journey from a life of shallow glamour to an extreme truth imbues her with a newfound wisdom, revealing the transformative power of love and the human spirit's capacity for durability.

Top Cast

  • Camilla Belle (small)
    Camilla Belle
    Ama
  • François Arnaud (small)
    François Arnaud
    Luke
  • Geraldine Chaplin (small)
    Geraldine Chaplin
    Memé
  • Elena Roger (small)
    Elena Roger
    Tití
  • Luciano Cáceres (small)
    Luciano Cáceres
    Tincho
  • Lito Cruz (small)
    Lito Cruz
    Ramiro
  • Leonor Benedetto (small)
    Leonor Benedetto
    Clara
  • Esmeralda Mitre (small)
    Esmeralda Mitre
    Sisí
  • Nicolás Pauls (small)
    Nicolás Pauls
    Ariel
  • Nicolás Scarpino (small)
    Nicolás Scarpino
    Lalo