Vladimir in Buenos Aires (2003) [N/A]
Featuring:
Pasha Kyslychko, Mikhail Rojkov, Camila MacLennan
Written by:
Diego Gachassin
Eva Poncet
Directed by:
Diego Gachassin
Release Date:
December 11, 2003
Original Title:
Vladimir en Buenos Aires
Genres:
Drama
Production Companies:
El Acorazado Cine
Production Countries:
Argentina
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 100
Since the 1990s, a wave of new immigrants from the former Soviet Union has hit Argentina's borders. They lose their identity and, to a certain extent, their pride as they are forced to adapt to an unfamiliar language and an unwelcoming society. Vladimir is one of those immigrants; unemployed, he feels cheated by the supposed opportunities of the "free world," but at least he finds solace in the arms of a prostitute. Nevertheless, he feels compelled to make something of his life, even if he has to take advantage of others.
This film is, in all senses, a modern version of "Crime and punishment" by Dostoievski. The essential matter is following a guy trying to do something, but while Dostoievski's character wants to change History, Vladimir is just looking for a job after USSR disappears. And the other main elements of original Russian novel are adapted to 21st century situations by the way. So, if you don't believe in Super-man as understood by Nietzsche and Dostoievski, this is your chance to see the most closed example of what a super man can hope in present world.
