Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Neighboring Sounds

Brazilian writer and director Kleber Mendonça Filho made his feature debut with this striking urban thriller. Residents of a middle-class neighborhood experience everyday nuisances from annoying noises to petty thefts while greater danger and violence lurks. Filho created a haunting and original film with his outstanding debut. Through the use of sound design and moving camera, the intricate landscape is explored and exposed to maximum effect. Filho and his talented cast and crew deliver an authentic slice of Brazilian life that's refreshing and unexpected. 1001 Films' coverage of films on DVD.

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