Tag Archives: class war
La Zona (2007)
“When my son grows up , how will I explain why we live behind a wall?” Transport a Shirley Jackson story to modern-day Mexico and you have La Zona, a 2007 film from director Rodrigo Plá. The film opens in … Continue reading
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The Admirable Crichton aka Paradise Lagoon (1957)
The Admirable Crichton aka Paradise Lagoon from director Lewis Gilbert is a wonderful film which skewers the British class system, and if you’re a fan of classic British film, The Admirable Crichton most definitely deserves a look. The film is set at the … Continue reading
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A Song of Innocence (2005)
“One day, they’ll be no more masters and servants.” Set in nineteenth century France, A Song of Innocence (La Ravisseuse) begins with the arrival of a wet nurse to a large country mansion. The wet nurse, a young girl named … Continue reading
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The Navigators (2001)
“Unfortunately, the days of a job for life are gone.” In The Navigators, director Ken Loach explores the collapse and privatization of British Rail through the personal lives of a handful of workers.It’s Britain in 1995, and the workers at … Continue reading
Filed under British, Ken Loach, Political/social films
A Propos de Nice (1930)
Jean Vigo’s first film A Propos de Nice begins with a blast of fireworks and then an aerial view of Nice. Made in 1930, it’s a subtly subversive silent film about 25 minutes long. Vigo’s camera moves very quickly as … Continue reading
Filed under France, Jean Vigo, Political/social films
The Take (2004)
“Occupy. Resist. Produce.” The documentary The Take examines the fallout of the 2001 Argentine economic crisis with a focus on unemployed factory workers. There’s solid background here–the IMF’s role in the crisis, $40 billion cash exiting the country overnight, and … Continue reading
Filed under Argentinean, Documentary, Political/social films
Life and Debt (2001)
“Anything that led to the more self-reliance was discouraged.” Jamaica is touted as a glorious, relaxing exotic holiday destination–a veritable paradise on earth, but the documentary Life and Debt takes a look at the devastating effects of globalization on the … Continue reading
Filed under Documentary, Political/social films
The Wobblies (1979)
“Jesus Saves Willing Slaves.” The documentary film The Wobblies provides an overview of the rise and fall of the IWW (Industrial Workers of the World), complete with archival footage, loads of interviews, Wobbly art and songs. The film was made … Continue reading
Filed under Documentary, Political/social films
Manda Bala (2007)
“Organized crime has entered the very centre of power.” “Tell me a place in the world where politicians are not sons of bitches” observes Jamil, a jaded policeman from Sao Paolo’s anti-kidnapping division in the excellent documentary Manda Bala. Admitting … Continue reading
Filed under Brazil, Documentary, Political/social films
Live-In Maid (2004)
Live-in Maid (Cama Adentro) is set in Argentina in 2001 during the financial crisis that devastated the economy, and the film examines the shifting relationship between a middle-aged woman and her live-in maid. Divorced, upper-middle class Beba Pujol (Norma Aleandro) … Continue reading
Filed under Argentinean, Political/social films
