****May Contain Spoilers**** "Benjamim" is a well crafted film that uses the past and the present to develop an interesting character, Benjamim. Benjamim is a model who at an old age begins to suffer flashbacks to his younger self after seeing a woman who is similar in appearance to his former lover that he unwittingly betrayed. As events develop Benjamim meets his doom in a similar manner to his old lover and he finally comes to terms with his guilt.
This film brings to mind Christopher Nolan's "Memento" because of the influence of memory and the constant interplay between the past and the present. The film also provides commentary on Brazilian politics and totalitarian regimes.
This film brings to mind Christopher Nolan's "Memento" because of the influence of memory and the constant interplay between the past and the present. The film also provides commentary on Brazilian politics and totalitarian regimes.