The Distinguished Citizen

From PASTO, COLOMBIA-Via: L. A. CA; CALI, COLOMBIA+ORLANDO, FL

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You most certainly don't have to be Argentine to savor the cultural pearls and warts highlighted in The Distinguished Citizen (EL CIUDADANO ILUSTRE) But, I must admit, somewhat reluctantly, that had I not spent many hours interacting with dozens of my English students from Argentina, in my near-native Spanish language, many of the subtle ironies presented in this gem would have been much less appreciated!

Of course Argenitines. Like people from most countries, are not particularly keen on negative comments and criticism of their culture from outsiders.... But as evidenced clearly in CITIZEN, their self insight is. At once, so vicious and poignant, that critiques from outsiders could only be labeled as redundant! No one could possibly do a more precise and insightful analysis than Argentines themselves!

Nobel Prize winning author Daniel Mantovani refuses to let admirer's expectations pigeonhole, limit or define him in any way! The film provides a detailed account of just how author Mantovani, at every juncture, insists on walking his own path, which steadfastly eschews conforming to comportment society deems to be "Normal"!

The Distinguished Citizen (EL CIUDADANO ILUSTRE) is truly a joy to watch!

A todos mis amigos Argentinos... Les felcito! Una Maravilla de Pelicula!

9********* Estrellas sobre 10!

ENJOY! / DISFRUTELA!