"Sundence Film Foward" presence in Puerto Rico.

Ok,  this is my take on “SUNDANCE FILM FORWARD “presence in Puerto Rico. From 21 to 25 of June ,Museo de arte de Puerto Rico and Museo de arte de Ponce.  For me, since I am an aspiring writer and "ex" film industry employee, I have decided to talk about two of  the screenings and just flow with it.
These two films I saw definitely describe what the Film Forward is all about. It is also about films for new audiences, about representing aspiring producers and actors. Excuse my grammar, but you will get it, and that’s cool, that what’s all is about, getting it. Thank you for coming to the island.

"Afghan Star" -Havana Marking  Director

 This is the story of a moment in the contestant’s point of view, of thheir life,  from their trials to the end of the prarticipation in this television singing contest.  I thought a lot about the Middle Eastern music, so I will go on saying that it  was the context of this peace. Using that, the documentary flows about the love human beings can develop towards their own goals in life. The story line was very good also,impresive. The conservative religious believers and their point of view was very present throughout the documentary. But at the end , it is the life of the singers that really moves the rhythm of this film. The film had excellent geography takes, wish made you rethink about the regions influence  on the people moods as their surroundings where so harsh some times and some beautiful in others.  It was hard for me to accept the ending at the T.V .show, but still it got me satisfied to know who won.  Female presence was very strong also , giving g the audience a feel of home values , being with brothers and accepting elders believes as changes come, and in other angles challenging those decisions. It was a very serious dialogue, like in many other Middle Eastern films; jokes are common but not the main course. All contestant women where very feminine, I liked that, I love saris. Guys were also very gentlemanly inside the studio.  But, Rafi Naabzada looked very relaxed in front of the camera, and I think he is a very good prospect for India’s film industry as I have seen some of their pieces, that nourish so much the singing qualities in actors. Very cool minimalistic, Indie style  cover. "Winter’s Bone"  -Debrah Granik DirectorOk, a liked a lot this movie, anyone who likes suspense and drama would eat some popcorn here. It was about a moment in the life of this girl who needs her father to show up for their family. A very common problem among many families around the world.  The setting of the film was so packed with characterization, real to the point of being the homes of the actors, as the Director mentioned in the Sundance panel. That just makes you think if all of these personal belongings’ are symbols of the occult. But they’re not, see the movie and shoot on that one yourself. The story line was excellent, but don’t sit there thinking that every five minutes some ghost or gun will show up,  because this is not that kind of popcorn eating.  It will get inside you; still you will be pleased as she goes on. It was a very real and realizable story. The title was good for me. When you are in the forest, it’s inevitable that you will be carried towards nature; their sounds, “ where very well placed “ and are very important to this film as they weave with sound effects to get that flow of mystery deep down in your popcorn bag.  I loved this texture, was so fantasy like, such an antagonist with the films theme. Whoa! ,  the dialogue…that was a very important thing on this pallet, buckle up here, you are in “Ozark mountain “, this is not Winterfell or Middle Earth , or Bruce Lees lost in an island full of villains , you need to pay attention ,  and that made you feel so insignificant among them. I was thinking about that feeling “Tree Burials of Melkiades Estrada “ film gave me. That sense of –I don’t belong there ever! This was based on a novel, very good screen play.  I won’t comment about the acting, since it was a  very personal and sensible topic for the Director at the pannel. I love that cover, are you willing to take that ride…?  Winter's Bone Director Debra Granik showed here in the island and talked to the audience very patiently.   Thanks to “Last Train Home “Director, Lixing Lan for his devotion to our understanding of his film endeavor. Some friends told me very good things about his documentary, I look forward to see it.