Title: I Thought It Was a Party (Pensé que iba a haber carnival).
Nation: Argentina, Spain.
Director: Victoria Galardi.
Released: 2013.
"I Thought It Was a Party" is a Spanish-Argentine drama movie directed by Victoria Galardi. The movie provides a profound insight into the intricacy of relationships and feelings. It checks out friendship, love, desire, and betrayal through the eyes of 2 females- Ana and Lucía.
Plot:The story starts with Ana inviting her friend Lucía to stay with her while she alone in Buenos Aires after her boyfriend Leandro goes on a work journey. Lucía, a single mother, happily accepts the invitation as a chance to get away from her daily regimen, offering an opportunity for a modification of surroundings and relaxation.
Character Development:Lucía and Ana share a deep bond, going through numerous ups and downs in their relationship. As insecurities, vulnerabilities, and the inherent worry of solitude start appearing, Lucía begins sinking into Ana's life, surrounding herself with her friend's belongings.
An unforeseen turn of events emerges when Lucía gets included with Leandro, Ana's partner who surprisingly returns from his work trip and substantially alters the dynamics of their relationships. What seems like an innocent flirtation quickly turns into a dilemma that exceptionally disrupts their lives and their relationship.
Psychological Complexity:The movie brilliantly checks out the turmoil of feelings living within these characters. Galardi masterfully showcases the complexities of the relationships in between these three characters, Ana, Lucía, and Leandro. The initial safe appeal eventually transitions into triggering psychological distress, resulting in betrayal, and leading to regret within Lucia for betraying her good friend.
Performances:The performances by the lead actors, Elena Anaya and Valeria Bertuccelli, draw audiences into the complicated world of their characters. Their representation of complex, multi-faceted characters captured in the web of their own desires and emotions is praised. The chemistry between the two, in addition to the portrayal of Leandro by Leonardo Sbaraglia, form the crux of the narrative.
Director's Approach:Victoria Galardi provides "I Thought It Was A Party" with minimalistic elements, permitting the audience to entirely concentrate on the complex triad of relationships. The upsetting narrative and uncomfortable silences in the movie preserve suspense while exploring a set of high-intensity feelings. The cinematic style promotes a reflective method, awakening numerous emotions such as helplessness, betrayal, bitterness, and guilt among the characters and the audiences alike.
Conclusion:"I Thought It Was a Party" is a quiet and subtle film that requires an audience with perceptiveness and perseverance to value the psychological depth and emotional richness of the characters. It is a tale of complicated feelings concealed under the facade of a simple story, challenging standard meanings and borders of friendship, love, and commitment. This intimate portrayal of friendship disturbed by desire and adultery set against the backdrop of Buenos Aires effectively catches the raw emotions and ruminations on relationships that stick around long after the film has ended.
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