There is a fine line between what emotion a film can evoke and the rationality and relevance of the way events unfold. After Lucia uses that line like a tight rope before turning into a truly dark, horrific and distressing story that although, may be a bit random with its motivations, captures the very essence of anguish. It’s disturbing enough – seeing the level of psychological abuse that is piled on Alejandra – but it’s the fact that she keeps it from her father for, however misguided, selfless reasons that makes her an even more tragic victim.
http://www.eatsleeplivefilm.com/lff-2012-review-after-lucia/
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdRz4TynDiE
I hate movies about bullying. This one is especially cruel and extremely disturbing, but is brilliantly directed.
Franco is the mexican Haneke? Not necessarily but I understand the comparison.