Motorcycle Diaries
, directed by Walter Salles, is an interesting film covering culturally, geographically and politically varying landscapes of Latin America, through the eyes of two motorborne protagonists.
The film, screened at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) on Tuesday, however, has an on-the-surface simple format of two youth, driven by thirst for wandering, attempt to traverse through the length and breadth of Latin America.
The adventure of Ernesto Che Guevara (played by Gael Garcia) and Rodrigo De La Serna (Alberto Granado) spills over to an interesting dimension as the political uncertainity of different countries arise, the scourge of leprosy raises its head and the deteriorating economy of countries surface, taking the adventure to different heights.
The journey transforms the duo to the status of revolutionaries, changing from one of physical conquest to a journey of self-discovery all the while unveiling the rich complex human and social topography of Latin America.
The element of humour, the brilliant visuals of varying landscapes of Brazil, Chile, Peru and the social theme, make the film a rich one. The youth's tribulations on the way - empty pockets, days without food and warm shelter, their innumerable mishaps and their gift of gab to get over a situation - all add to the flavour.
The duo's stay in a home for lepers, their humane treatment with the lepers who have been shunned by the society and their efforts in bringing smile to the lips with a game of football, transforms them from fun and frolic seeking youth to those aware of social responsibility.
{{/usCountry}}The duo's stay in a home for lepers, their humane treatment with the lepers who have been shunned by the society and their efforts in bringing smile to the lips with a game of football, transforms them from fun and frolic seeking youth to those aware of social responsibility.
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