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This is the 3rd different outdoor cinema I've been to in a week. Perth has a lot of outdoor cinemas. And it was worth the long trip to see this oscar nominated film. Or just to stare at Gael García Bernal for 2 hours.

Like another film I saw today, The Paperboy, this was shot using camera of the period, to help sell the reality. It's not often you'll see  films being shot on video in 4:3. It certainly look authentic and the sound recording is top notch which, while incongruous with the images, is much appreciated. And it becomes hard to tell which parts are skilful recreation and which parts are just archival footage, it all blends together very well.

You can pick up the main story beats from the trailer, but the characters and mounting tension keep you invested. No surprise to find this was based off a play. In the end it's also a slightly depressing look at an industry I'm just learning I am now a part of, making television commercials for clients. Hits a little close to home there, but thankfully we've never had to overthrow a dictatorship whilst being followed and threatened.

Good stuff, check it out!