Espejos (2014)
Año de lanzamiento: 2014
Nación: Venezuela
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Director: César Manzano
Writer: César Manzano, Sebastián Torres
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Palabras clave
Palabras clave: cheating husband, cheating wife, couple cheating on each other, cuckolded husband, doggy style sex, gay husband, gay kiss, husband beats up wife's lover, husband cheats on his wife with a gay man, male doctor female patient sex, male full frontal nudity, male rear nudity, naked female breasts, sexually dissatisfied wife
Historia
In 'Espejos', six interconnected stories unfold in a chaotic Latin American city. The narrative begins with the life of a religious housewife who embarks on an obsessive sexual affair that has severe consequences for her ('The Religious Housewife'). Her husband, meanwhile, secretly maintains a long-term relationship which ultimately leads him to commit murder ('The Husband'). A famous supermodel finds herself embroiled in a scandal after falling prey to the excesses of celebrity life ('The Supermodel'). A gynecologist risks his career as his fondness for gambling grows ('The Gynecologist'). A ruthless businessman seeks revenge against those responsible for the kidnapping and murder of his six-year-old son ('The Businessman'). Lastly, a fierce social activist investigates the mysterious death of his parents, facing political pressures along the way ('The Social Activist'). As these stories intersect, they all approach the brink of disaster.
Resumen
'Espejos', directed by César Manzano and released in 2014, is a Venezuelan drama that weaves together six interconnected narratives set against the backdrop of a chaotic Latin American city. The film explores themes of obsession, deceit, revenge, and political corruption through its diverse cast of characters. Each story stands alone yet contributes to an overarching narrative that echoes Octavio Paz's quote: 'the essence of all human life is solitude'. However, due to the concise nature of the provided sources, some aspects such as character motivations or the specific consequences of their actions are not fully detailed.
