MIAMI.- Before and after Parsitos, by Bong Joon-ho, Korean cinema has revolutionized the way of telling stories, with that particular mix of black humor and drama that crosses the language barrier and makes the average viewer and critics turn to see this cinematography. On digital platforms the world fame of The squid game It still gives something to talk about. It adds up on the big screen Emergency in the air, by Han Jae-Rim, among other films and series. What could stories from such different contexts have in common? Showing the best and worst of human nature in the midst of an extreme situation.
There are Survivors: after earthquake, by Um Tae-hwa. According to a statement from Mundo D Pelcula, the production is a story that, apart from the special effects typical of disaster films, is full of metaphors, starting from the original title itself translated into Spanish. concrete utopiathinking of that utopia as that unrealizable dream represented by the building itself, apparently indestructible after the shock, but where not everyone fits.
Narrative of Survivors: after the earthquake
Survivors: after the earthquake It initially focuses its narrative on a young newly married couple, played by actor Park Seo-joon and actress Park Bo-young. The story begins after the disaster: he and she go out to look for food in the collection centers and she, who is a nurse, eventually cares for the affected people. They soon join a kind of neighborhood association that aims to organize the food and resource supply system within the facilities of the place. And a leader of dubious origin, Yeon-tak (Lee Byunh-hun), is appointed, who will dictate a controversial decision: only the owners of the building will be able to remain indoors, the other victims must leave, which leaves them in the open. Thus begins a cruel fight for survival. She wants to help that young couple, he just wants to survive.
A score of 73 out of 100 is what the metacritic.com portal gives to this film, with reviews that highlight the forcefulness of its message regarding topics such as immigration, class struggle and compassion. Magazine Variety He points out a key point of empathy with the public when he states that it is one of those stories in which the viewer inevitably wonders what I would do if I were inside this film? In media such as the review website Ing.com it is shown to be a disaster drama with a dark and brutal view of human nature. In summary, it can be said that Survivors: after the earthquake It is a film to reflect on. One of those films that leave the viewer wanting to argue their points of view after watching it. And that is one of the objectives of good auteur cinema.
