The film that tells the story of a boy who wants to give his deceased brother the "wings" to go to heaven. Dangerous, hostile, and violent route, which shows us the two faces of Santiago. The film is perhaps the most representative of the so-called New Chilean Cinema and tells the story of a child's journey through the streets of Santiago seeking to deliver to the cardboard wings. According to the tradition in rural Chile, a baby who dies while being born becomes an angel and its death is an event. During the celebration, the child is dressed in white and given paper wings so he can go to heaven. In a Chilean town, a boy watches as his brother is born and then taken to the graveyard the next day. However, he discovers the paper wings have been left behind. The young boy embarks on a wonderful voyage through the town, all for the salvation of an angel. Largo Viaje(1967) takes a provocative subject matter, fills it up with heart, soul & compassion, and exquisitely juggles absurd theme of the poverty vs rich in the perspective of the child. Adding more richness to the story is the sincere inputs from both the young & veteran members of the cast, each playing their roles with emotional honesty. The interactions between characters remain interesting, plus their arcs exhibit genuine depth. Also makes sure that an undercurrent of seriousness is evident between the lines and the dramatic portions & dark moments do pack the required emotional punch. On an overall scale, A Long Journey is a warm-hearted effort from that finds the Chilean filmmaker doing what he does best and is another impressive addition to his short repertoire. A passionately crafted tale with its heart at the right place which will appease every palate.
Review of Largo viaje
