Location photography, the atmosphere of Isla Negra, the tom, the beauty of the coast, the sea, the beach? Its isolation and rugged beauty? The '60s and 1970s and the modern style? The musical score - and the enjoyable use of The Carpenters' Mr Postman?ĥ. The brevity of its film, humanity, humour? Wit and pathos?Ĥ. The Portuguese-West ? German perspective on Chile? A European view of South America? on the Hispanic and Indian traditions, Chilean life and culture, democracy, values? The comment on the Allende democracy and the downfall of that government? Its comment on the subsequent Pinochet regime?,ģ. An entertaining film? Interesting? Understanding of Chileans? Its acclaim?Ģ. (Michael Radford's film, Il Postino, was a fictional account of the same story.)ġ. This makes the sombre ending all the more forceful. The film ends with the downfall of Allende, the rounding up of suspects including Mario.īy its delightful humour and its warm portrayal of human beings, the film entices its audience into the whole atmosphere of Chile. As the film moves towards its end, there are ominous signs with Fascists in the town, spies and troops. However, there is a political background to the story as Neruda is involved in local elections, Allende wins the presidency and there is democracy in Chile. There are some delightful comic touches in the portrayal of the island people and their interactions. The two interact as Mario would like to be a poet and use poetry to win the hand of Beatrix, the daughter of the owner of the local inn - who is also opposed to the marriage. It is also the story of his young postman, Mario, a wonderful performance by Oscar Castro. It shows the Nobel Prize poet Pablo Neruda in his home at Isla Nigra. A West German Portuguese co-production, it focuses on Chile in the early '70s. With Burning Patience is an excellent and rewarding film. WITH BURNING PATIENCE (ARDIENTE PACIENCIA) Peter Malone's Film Reviews and Resources.Michael Fallon Books and Audio-visual Resources.Heart of Life Centre for Spiritual and Pastoral Formation.St Mary's Towers Retreat Centre, Douglas Park NSW. Missionary Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart.
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