Alanis (2017)

• Year: 2017
• Released: 30 Nov 2018
• Country: Argentina
• Adwords: 5 wins & 13 nominations
• IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7297954/
• Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/alanis
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• Available in: 720p, 1080p,
• Language: Spanish
• MPA Rating: N/A
• Genre: Drama
• Runtime: 82 min
• Writer: Anahí Berneri, Javier van de Couter
• Director: Anahí Berneri
• Cast: Sofía Gala Castiglione, Dante Della Paolera, Dana Basso
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	6.3/10
	100% – Critics
	56% – Audience

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argentinian realism

I usually never watch spanish languated fils, so this was an exception for me, its the language barriere that makes me choose different, and by choosing this film, i do see that i am missing some good piece of moviemaking.

its a film about a single mum and her fatherless baby boy, making a living from selling herself in the rough and dark backalleys of buenos aires.

its a film filled with realism and struggle to survive in a country that have less welfare goodies than norway.its an interesting thing to observe that to be a prostitute in argentina or norway or on cuba ,its all the same, there are nigerians whereever you go. its a rough life anyhow, and the character of this movie is not unique. poor baby growing up like this, even have to share the boobie with grown up men and thelike. its hard to see and accept.

sofia gala who plays the role of alanis, does a piece of acting you seldomly see in , for instance, american fliks over such issues. the interaction between mum and child are teardrippingly astonishing, and very well acted, its worth the ticket alone to see such appearences. the worst though were the ”rapelike” session near the end of the film, ravaging and brutal, but needs to be done to survive till next day.

the grumpy old man do recommend this film, if you need an alternative to the mainstream ” this is the real world” hollywood productions.

Intriguing and Authentic Glimpse of Buenos Aires Underworld

Sunlight and fresh air streaming through a little window, clinging to the back of a motorcycle as it threads the city streets and the laughter of her baby boy; little things that bring Alanis such joy. She sorely needs it. Inconsistent and unbalanced prostitution laws and predatory law enforcers punish the very people they should help. The camera follows Alanis and her son Dante as they are forced to the street, seek shelter with a kind yet preachy relative, try to find a little space for themselves in territory jealously guarded by others in the same line of work, and suffer other indignities. Alanis is a determined survivor though, she treasures the light when it comes and if anyone can get through such times, it is her.

The film provides a valuable and intriguing glimpse into the underworld of Buenos Aires where immigrants are lured with false promises, bad laws and law enforcers rule, and vulnerable people such as Alanis have few and dismal choices available. Dante is the real-life son of the film’s main actor. This relationship brings authenticity and magic to each scene between mother and son. While there could be more depth to the dialogue and certain scenes should be expanded upon, Alanis is a wonderful, genuine and insightful film. Seen at the Toronto International Film Festival.

The struggles of a sex worker, without melodrama.

Female director Anahí Berneri and screenwriter Javier V. made a great film, both real and hopeful, about “Alanis”/ María, a sex worker with a child. The film has her onscreen most of the time, she’s so natural one forgets it’s a movie.

The sleazy ambience, duplicitous relative, treacherous tenant, disgusting client, dangerous client, violent rival immigrant sex workes, it seems almost nobody is even fair to Alanis. What I liked about the film 1) Sofia Gala’s acting 2) photography 3) plot 4) catchy music 5) it shows the reality of “la puta calle” while at the same time offering us a glimpse of hope, some beauty behind the cheap everything. The scene of A. having fun with Dante at the concrete half circle, almost the only moment we see her smile.

Loved the ending.

Finding one’s place may take ages. Some never really gets there. Alanis, even clumsily, finds a room with a view, or something like it.

IMDB reviewer Raven-1969 is right that the role of the state and law enforcers is more like thugs than people that could help or at least be of some use to vulnerable people like A. It’s a game the film makes with us that whenever she is asked about the name “like the singer, right?” she doesn’t answer. She doesn’t care, her identity is elswhere. Sometimes while she looks at her eyes in the mirror of a client’s dashboard vanity mirror for instance.

Sofia Castiglione is a force to be reckoned with, thanks to intelligent direction. I am looking forward to watch new work both by director and actress.