The Memory of Water (film) explained

The Memory of Water (film) should not be confused with Memory of Water (1994 film).

The Memory of Water
Director:Matías Bize
Producer:Adrián Solar
Cinematography:Arnaldo Rodríguez
Music:Diego Fontecilla
Country:Chile
Language:Spanish

The Memory of Water (Spanish; Castilian: La memoria del agua) is a 2015 Chilean drama film written and directed by Matías Bize. It was screened in the Venice Days section at the 72nd Venice International Film Festival.[1] [2] It won the Colón de Oro for best director at the 2015 Festival de Cine Iberoamericano de Huelva.[3]

Plot

Amanda (played by Elena Anaya) and Javier (played by Benjamín Vicuña) separate after the death of their son. Each of them tries to rebuild their life in their own way: she through grief, and he through escapism. Together, they embark on a journey that could bring them back together as a couple, but they also come to realize that love alone is not enough to overcome the tragedy they have experienced.

Cast

References

  1. News: Boyd van Hoeij. 'The Memory of Water' ('La memoria del agua'): Venice Review. 27 April 2016. The Hollywood Reporter. September 1, 2015.
  2. News: Peter Debruge. Venice Film Review: 'The Memory of Water'. 27 April 2016. Variety. September 1, 2015.
  3. News: Francisca Gonzales. Matías Bize gana premio al mejor director en el Festival de Cine de Huelva. 27 April 2016. El Mercurio. November 21, 2015.