This is the first feature film by acclaimed Chilean director Pablo Larraín, where he presents us with the story of the descent into madness of a gifted musician and conductor, who life has been in charge of constantly ruining him. Larraín plays ingeniously with his shots and time lines and, making the most of his actors, achieves one of the most interesting works of Chilean cinema of the 21st century.
There are editing and sound errors that dirty the final product a bit, but it is not distracting to take the viewer out of the film.
The second act is somewhat weak, but it picks up with a dramatic ending, in the third one, if a bit forced.
For the first film, it ends up being a very well made film, promising the world a film director who has shown off his skills.
Totally recommended.
