America Latina

2021 [ITALIAN]

Drama / Mystery / Thriller

Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 29% · 7 reviews
IMDb Rating 5.9/10 10 2200 2.2K

schizophrenia rome, italy descent into madness child kidnapping devoted family man male dentist

Plot summary

Massimo Sisti is a reputable professional with a nice house, a happy marriage, and two loving daughters, whose life is turned upside down when one day he finds a little girl tied up in his basement.

Director

Damiano D'Innocenzo Photo
Damiano D'Innocenzo

Top cast

Pierluigi Gigante Photo
Pierluigi Gigante as Agente polizia
Camilla Terenzi Photo
Camilla Terenzi as Assistente studio dentistico
Francesca Striano Photo
Francesca Striano as Paziente donna
Giuliana Vigogna Photo
Giuliana Vigogna as Assistente studio dentistico
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814.08 MB
1280*536
Italian 2.0
NR
Subtitles fr  
25 fps
1 hr 28 min
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1.63 GB
1920*804
Italian 5.1
NR
Subtitles fr  
25 fps
1 hr 28 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by Julesbro77

A waste of talent

There are many good talents in this film: the lead actor Elio Germano among the best, if not the best Italian actor, the photography of Paolo Carnera (great imagery) and also the take that the D'Innocenzo brothers have on this story.The film starts well, as a good old thriller, with an interesting set up but after the first act it the story gets lost in self indulgent beautiful images that don't push the story forward nor give us an insight of the turmoil of the lead character. It's a pity and a waste of talent because of a convoluted script. I've loved D'innocenzo's first film, but this and the previous one confirm both their talent and the lack of a good fertilizer to make it grow.
Reviewed by gsilecchia 7 / 10

Among the mists of the domestic, the shadows of the soul

Damiano and Fabio D'Innocenzo, already known in the Italian film world thanks to "La terra dell'abbastanza" and "Favolacce", present at the Venice Film Festival "America Latina", a psychological thriller that stands out for its mastery. The film follows Massimo Sisti, portrayed by Elio Germano, a dentist in Latina whose quiet life is disrupted by the discovery of a girl tied up in his basement. "America Latina" takes us on a gradual and tragic journey into Massimo's existential hell, whose seemingly serene world crumbles after the unexpected event. Elio Germano delivers an extraordinary interpretation of the character, while the D'Innocenzo brothers guide the audience through an intimate and profound experience. The film effectively blends elements of thriller and psychological drama, portraying Massimo's house as a deformed place reflecting his troubled psyche. The symbolism-rich cinematography draws inspiration from Italian horror cinema, while the meticulous sound design adds a sense of growing unease. However, the choice to subtract rather than add details in the plot could prove problematic, making the narrative progression less impactful. Although the mystery surrounding the tied-up girl creates constant tension, it may leave some viewers with few answers. The film explores the contradiction between the apparent tranquility of Massimo's life and the darkness lurking behind the facade, shedding light on the human and narrative ruins of the outskirts of Latina. While some viewers may appreciate the baroque approach and the reflection stimulated by the subtraction of details, others may feel lost in a labyrinth of elusive meanings."America Latina" represents a bold experiment in Italian cinema. While it may be too abstract for some, others may be fascinated by the dark shadows permeating the narrative, anchored by Elio Germano's masterful performance.
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