#foreign land

[theladydi]

fernanda torres in “terra estrangeira” (1995) dir. by walter salles

[taleofcinema]

Terra Estrangeira (1995) dir. Daniela Thomas & Walter Salles

[maaarine]

Foreign Land (Terra Estrangeira, Walter Salles, 1995)

[giuliasmess]

10/10

Walter Salles and Daniela Thomas manage to perfectly contrast passion and thriller in "Terra Estrangeira"(Foreign Land), with stunning shots in black and white through São Paulo and Portugal and beautiful score (especially in the end with "Vapor Barato", by Gal Costa). At the beginning of the film I wondered: how will these characters reach their final state? How will they meet? These questions tells us what this film is about, the volatility of life. Paco (Fernando Alves Pinto), an aspiring artist, had lifelong plans with his mother, but the political-economic scenario in Brazil in the 90s did not allow confort for the dreamers. After drastic measures were taken by President Fernando Collor, Paco's life would change completely and just as hundreds of young brazillians he would flee the country in search of change and with hope to fulfill his mother's dream of returning home. The blossoming of his romance with Alex (Fernanda Torres) is intertwined with the rising anguish of the future consequences of his actions in an extremely sensible way. All of this made possible the creation of a palpable narrative with real characters in a manner that evokes a feeling of ecstasy for the pure recognition of the functioning of life.

[thegoodmorningman]

You're never really supposed to ask a Star its name. They usually never answer back anyway. Good Morning.

[mybeautifulchristianjourney]

We are traveling on with our staff in hand... We are pilgrims bound for the heavenly land.

Fanny Crosby

[fieriframes]

[Cause of your death in a foreign land.]

[dg-fragments]

Im in love with a woman of foreign land What do I do, there is no relieve

I’m not sure what you can do in this case, but perhaps try approaching her and expressing your love, no? No offence and I don’t want to be pessimistic, but I do hope you are aware of what being in love actually means and it’s not just an infatuation, because recently there have been so many people claiming to be in love and yet no idea of what it means and requires. Just as a friendly reminder, it should be a two-way street and a blessing for both. =) More strength to you and wish you all the best. ^^