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Wikipedia article
'The Magnetic Tree' is a Chilean Spanish co-produced film written and directed by Isabel de Ayguavives and filmed in Chile.[http://cineuropa.org/f.aspx?t=film&did=243827 The Magnetic tree at Cineuropa] Cineuropa.org retrieved on November 18, 2014
'The Magnetic Tree' is Isabel de Ayguavives' debut feature film.
The film premiered at the 2013 San Sebastin International Film Festival.
Plot
Bruno is a young immigrant returning to Chile from Germany after a long absence. Bruno is staying in the house of his cousins in the country, where the whole family are gathered to bid the place a farewell, as it is about to be sold. They visit a place that he remembers fondly, the "Magnetic Tree" a local curiosity. The tree has a mysterious magnetic force, so powerful that it can pull cars toward itself.
The group, in a series of free and open conversations, reveal the feelings that come from a family relationship.
Cast
*Andrs Gertrdix
*Catalina Saavedra
*Manuela Martelli
*Gonzalo Robles
*Juan Pablo Larenas
*Daniel Alcano
*Edgardo Bruna
*Lisette Lastra
Production
* The movie is a Chilean-Spanish production by Dos Treinta y Cinco P.C, Parox, and Instituto de la Cinematografa y de las Artes Audiovisuales .
Awards
* San Sebastian Film Festival Nominated: Kutxa New Director Award[http://www.sansebastianfestival.com/in/pagina.php?ap=1&id=3602 The Magnetic Tree (EN)] 2013 Festival Internacional de cine de Donostia-San Sebastin, retrieved on November 18, 2014
as Carla in The Magnetic Tree
Reception
* The film had generally positive reception.
* Twitchfilm review: "The strongest element of the movie, written and directed by Isabel de Ayguavives, is how it manages to recreate that feeling of a family reunion, specially when it comes to Chile."[http://twitchfilm.com/2014/08/review-the-magnetic-tree-attracts-but-doesnt-reward-your-patience.html#ixzz3JWmvF52y Twitchfilm review (EN)] Jaime Grijalba Gomez, Twitchfilm 2013, retrieved on November 18, 2014
* Cineuropa review: "Ayguavives has created a mosaic of different situations that combine to form a subtle reflection on that damned nostalgia that can sometimes end up weighing down too heavily on us."[http://www.cineuropa.org/nw.aspx?t=newsdetail&l=en&did=261138 Cineuropa review (EN)] ineuropa.org retrieved on November 18, 2014
* The Hollywood Reporter: Lively and intimate, it's a film made by someone whose interest in and compassion for her people is deep and forgiving. Jonathan Holland, The Hollywood Reporter.[http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/magnetic-tree-el-arbol-magnetico-642651 The Hollywood reporter review (EN)] Jonathan Holland, The Hollywood, March 3, 2013, retrieved on November 18, 2014
References
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