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La León (2007)

6.720071h 25mES
Drama

Directed by Santiago Otheguy

Rating

6.7/10

Runtime

1h 25m

Language

ES

Release

July 11, 2007

Director

Santiago Otheguy

Overview

Deep in the lush river jungles of Argentina, Alvaro lives a solitary existence fishing and harvesting reeds. What sets him apart from the rest of his village is that he is gay. There are no other gay men in his world, his only means of expression is with the occasional outsider who passes through. M...

Cast

Jorge Román

Jorge Román

Alvaro

Daniel Valenzuela

Daniel Valenzuela

El Turu

José Muñoz

José Muñoz

Iribarren

Diego Quiroz

Diego Quiroz

Marinaro Julio

Daniel Sosa

Daniel Sosa

Gadea Padre

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into La León (2007), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Deep in the lush river jungles of Argentina, Alvaro lives a solitary existence fishing and harvesting reeds. What sets him apart from the rest of his village is that he is gay. There are no other gay men in his world, his only means of expression is with the occasional outsider who passes through. Most of these men come via the river taxi El León, whose captain El Turu is a mean man with a homophobic streak and a secret. When illegal loggers appear in the jungle El Turu accuses Alvaro of aiding them, a dispute which leads both men towards confrontation.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of La León. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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