Claudia Muñiz writes a loose script and acts in this Cuba and Colombian micro-production. A weekday early morning appreciative crowd received a humble Muñiz, along with the director Kiki Álvarez, Colombian cinematographer & co-producer and another woman producer for the TIFF premiere.
The movie starts slow with some humour and character development in the boring hair salon where 3 women work together. But by the time the girls leave that setting and begin to explore their casual friendship deeper, we are drawn into their camaraderie, secrets, desires and life-affirming levity.
The magic starts with improvised dialogue over a theme and revelations over some drinks. The humour continues and forms a strong bond between our protagonists.
The cinematography is exquisite throughout and pinnacles in one of the best sex scene of cinema for its spontaneity, visuals and viscera. A large part of the film takes place inside a disco which can be cliché and tricky, but here we embark in the club mood and, like the girls, do not want to leave it for many reasons. In that loud music club, we are left with memorable small moments telling the story, with beautiful shots and non-verbal sensitivities. The music also captures the clues and cues we encounter. We finally emerge out of this quintessential and necessary night out, like our girls, exhausted, but satisfied, not knowing where life leads next, but enjoying, hoping, sharing, laughing, living.
Go see this surprising small budget gem and tell a friend! It was filmed with roughly 4000 Euros and in mere days of shooting (15) and proves that individuals with a common dream, dedication, talent and teamwork can achieve incredible tangible and transcending things!
