I loved the high tension and realism of the first half, and I weirdly liked the abstractness, deep psychological nature of the second half but I will admit that it wasn’t so coherent and there where many shots that dragged on too long.
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Gloria 2013
Gloria explores the challenges of loneliness and the search for companionship in middle age through the story of its titular character, a 58-year-old Chilean divorcee. As a gay man, I found the film surprisingly relatable, even though its themes are deeply intertwined with aging.
Paulina García delivers a compelling performance, and I appreciate how the script allows Gloria to be complex—neither an invincible heroine nor a deeply flawed character. She longs for connection, yet she’s not without her own missteps…
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