Familia

Once a month Mexican landowner and olive farmer Leo surrounds himself with his family: three daughters, two sons-in-law (but on this occasion only one of them), the unmarried yet heavily pregnant sister's girlfriend and his own current girlfriend. He also has three grandchildren plus a laatlammetjie Down syndrome son Benjamin (or Benny). His wife, an author, passed away six years ago. Ever present too are his housekeeper and a char.

On this specific occasion he has an important announcement. So do some of his daughters... Familia - directed and co-written by Rodrigo García who in the past has directed among others the television series Six Feet Under, episodes of Bull and for the big screen Albert Nobbs with Glenn Close - has no action, no roller coaster speed. It is a quiet film about conversations, whether all together at the long table in the olive grove, or in smaller groups. It's a film about a family, respect, disagreements. Disappointments, success, laughter and above all love.

Wonderful characters and acting from the large ensemble, a beautiful setting. Just lovely.