Aire libre (2014)
Release Year: 2014
Nation: Argentina
Alternative Title: Ar Livre, Aer liber
Director: Anahí Berneri
Writer: Anahí Berneri, Javier van de Couter
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Cecilia Mato, Hernán Musaluppi, Mariana Secco, Natacha Cervi
Companies: BD Cine, Patagonik, Rizoma Films
Budget: N/A
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Keywords
Keywords: woman director
Story
Aire libre follows a Buenos Aires couple, Mario (Rodríigo Santoro) and Ana (María Onet), who have been married for over a decade. They seem to be leading a happy life with their young daughter, but cracks begin to show as they struggle with the pressures of work, finances, and the responsibilities of parenthood. Despite these challenges, they decide to invest in a new house outside the city, hoping for a fresh start and an idyllic family life. However, as they move into their dream home, their long-time marriage starts to disintegrate, revealing underlying tensions and unresolved issues that threaten to tear them apart.
Summary
Aire libre is a charged family drama directed by Anahí Berneri, offering a candid portrayal of modern relationships and the complexities of married life. The film explores themes such as communication breakdown, the struggle between personal ambition and familial responsibility, and the tension between dreams and reality. Set in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Aire libre provides a glimpse into the urban middle-class experience while also resonating universally with its honest depiction of marital strain.
