Synopsis: Jacobo Köller is the owner of a small outdated factory in Uruguay’s grey and quiet port of Montevideo. A year after his mother’s death, his brother Herman visits from Brazil to attend the ceremony of the setting of the stone in the cemetery. Jacobo asks Marta, his loyal chief employee, to pretend they are…
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The Pope’s Toilet (El bano del papa): Summary and Analysis
Summary: A poor Uruguayan town on the Brazilian border awaits the visit of Pope John Paul II. This means pilgrims will arrive in need of food and drink, paper flags, souvenirs and commemorative medals. Brimming with anticipation, the locals hope not only for blessing but also a small share of material happiness. Analysis: Produced in…