TIGERS ARE NOT AFRAID/VUELVEN (2017) dir. Issa López
Wow.
So check out that poster. "A dark fairy tale." Um, yes, with an emphasis on the "dark."
Getting ahead of myself, however. If you told me that I'd enjoy watching a primarily all-child cast as much as I did here, I'd say I probably wouldn't have believed you. Paola Lara, who I admittedly mistook as Dafne Keen, is clearly a major talent, as is Juan Ramón López. So, first and foremost, the cast was absolutely on fire for this.
(2/2) #CoSoHorror
I think I can discuss this without spoilers. 👍
I think the most fascinating and beautiful aspect of this film is in how it portrays the supernatural as, rather than being a binary "real/unreal" it's shown as part of a spectrum that the mind can experience. If that sounds like a cop out, I understand. You simply have to see this one for yourself.
I can only say that, the dramatic weight the film pulls off is pretty astounding.
Do get your hankies ready.