Cenizas del Paraiso ( Ashes from Paradise )
by Marcelo Piñeyro
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Actor: Cecilia Roth, Daniel Kuzniecka, Héctor Alterio, Leonardo Sbaraglia, Leticia BrédiceDirector: Marcelo Piñeyro
Writer: Marcelo Piñeyro
Producer: Alfredo Odorisio
Producer: Marcelo Pavan
Producer: Patricia Baños
Producer: Raúl Naya
Producer: Ricardo Wullicher
Writer: Aída Bortnik
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Subtitled); Spanish (Original Language)
Format: Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC, Subtitled
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 116 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2003-01-21
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Maverick
Movie Reviews of Cenizas del Paraiso ( Ashes from Paradise )
Movie Review: "You should have killed me, Ana"
Summary: 5 Stars
If I would have to pick the movie among those I have watched that has the strongest and most gripping start, this one would definitely get the prize. First, we are shocked when we see judge Costa Makantasis (Alterio) falling from a building to his untimely death. This is followed by the image of Ana (Bredice), who has been stabbed to death, being dragged to a car by Pablo Makantasis (Sbaraglia). Then we jump to a scene in which Alejandro Makantasis (Abeles) is gulping pills with alcohol in an effort to end his life, while he burns Ana's photo. Finally, the other brother, Nicolas (Kuzniecka) kills a horse and then burns a tree at a ranch.
I think that it is impossible that after seeing these scenes your curiosity is not piqued. Mine was, and when we start to get more information about what is going on, we are drawn into a complicated mystery full of conspiracies, betrayals, love and a string will to search for the truth. Judge Teller (Roth) is in charge of investigating Ana's murder, and her job becomes increasingly difficult when all three young brothers confess to killing her. The fact that the victim is the daughter of Francisco Muro, a powerful and ruthless man who was a sworn enemy of Costa Makantasis, makes matters even more complicated. Especially since the Makantasis claim that their dad did not commit suicide, but was murdered instead.
A good part of the action is shown in the form of flashbacks, with the brothers remembering the events that lead to the proceedings investigated by Teller. As the mystery starts gaining shape, we also get to see the inner works of a very special family, with strong bonds and plenty of love to spare. The contrast between these scenes and the result, which landed Pablo, Nicolas and Alejandro in jail as suspects in the murder, is gut wrenching. Director Marcelo Piñeyro uses this contrast masterfully; setting a tone that differs considerably from the one we get to see in most mystery thrillers.
Besides the imaginative script, there are other factors that make this an outstanding movie. The cast includes some of the best Argentinean actors, blending together the brightest star of the old generation, Alterio, with the most recognized exponent of the new "guard", Sbaraglia. In between we have the always-inspiring Cecilia Roth, who delivers a solid performance. Those of you that like Argentinean rock will be pleasantly surprised by the score, which includes some of the best songs of the nineties. It was about time this 1997 movie was released on DVD, since a wider audience will now be able to appreciate its quality.
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