And the Whole Sky Fit in the Dead Cow's Eye

And the Whole Sky Fit in the Dead Cow’s Eye

2016

Chile

Francisca Alegria

Magical Realism Short

What’s it all about: Shenda Román is having a day. First her son shows up to tell her all his cows are dead. Then an unexpected guest with even more shocking news sends her scrambling to make lunch and stall the inevitable.

First Encounter: first viewing

Prostitute Index: nil

Death By: walking

Relics: riding in the back of pickup trucks

Hoops: Latin American news reports conflated with acts of god

Heartthrob: Gregory Cohen

LoFi Magic: a mother’s tears

Makes me want to: visit Chile already!

Candotti Take: “Very good. Artsy.” / “Every Latin American woman loves this red hair.”

Worth a watch/rewatch: Yes

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