Killing Strangers 2013
Original title: Matar extraños
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Synopsis
A series of auditions is taking place in a museum-like living room. Various men improvise or deliver prepared lines, rehearse gestures and slogans, aim guns, and collapse as if mortally wounded. The theme of revolution is repeatedly invoked. In between, there are scenes of a desert landscape. Three men seeking to join the Mexican Revolution at the beginning of the last century have lost their way. Conflicts smolder among them, water is running low, and mutual mistrust is beginning to take hold. Placing the reenactment of a possible historical event alongside the preparations for it serves to underline the theatricality of every cinematic account of history. Moreover, on a kind of playful meta-meta-level, the scenes in which the actors feel their way through set pieces from a Beatles song or standard battle slogans allow the viewer to witness the simultaneous construction and deconstruction of a collective myth of revolution.
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Mood and atmosphere
Experience a haunting blend of nostalgia and existential reflection as you delve into the fragmented world of 'Killing Strangers.' The atmosphere is thick with tension and uncertainty, evoking feelings of loneliness amidst a backdrop of revolutionary fervor. The museum-like setting juxtaposed with arid desert landscapes creates a striking visual contrast, immersing you in a dreamlike exploration of identity and conflict. The improvisational performances resonate with the echoes of history, stirring emotions of hope and despair. This film invites you to ponder the nature of rebellion and the mythos of revolution, all while enveloped in a beautifully minimalistic aesthetic that embraces both chaos and introspection, making it a perfect choice for a cozy yet thought-provoking evening of cinema.
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