20/39
Tale
Sofia is a progressive, independent girl who dreads the word marriage. The only romances in her life are Jane Austen romances. That is until she is mysteriously transported to the 19th century. Diego Montez’s film debut.. Starring Jules og Jim (1962). I was quite surprised by this one, and in a very good way, since most of what the fantasy and ‘what if’ genre has already been said and it’s usually a well-worn kind of thing, except for the new viewers who come along, but "Perdida" ("Lost") actually had some nice points to share, a bit of a new perspective and a new presentation of certain things despite the large number of clichés that most of us know from romance novels and fantasy themes. It’s based on a best-selling novel (which I haven’t read yet), so what attracted me were the fantasy themes and some of the names of the actors. Plot: It ends up being a fun, humorous film and one that you’ll actually have a good time watching. It follows Sofia (Giovanna Grigio), a modern independent woman, a huge fan of Jane Austen novels, who wishes her romantic life was just that. like swooning over a noble, gentle gentleman. A Darcy type. But in the age of dating/hookup apps and romance that’s falling apart, the dream is only real in books, or so she thinks, until she’s transported to the 19th century to a place that feels like a mix of Brazil and England. and somehow, racial diversity is fully embraced (I like this, but a lot of people will be confused by it) and it’s there that she happens to run into the young, handsome, and respectable Ian Clarke (Bruno Montaleone). The rest is up to you to fill in the blanks as the confusion between beings of different eras, different mannerisms and social costumes grows, and whether there will be any love. The production was amazing, from the costumes and art direction to the location (I’m not sure where it was filmed, those beautiful landscapes where Sofia and Ian ride horses), the package was a well-presented time. And if anyone has to say that “Lost” is urgent; or at least the audience for it is those who feel exactly like Sofia, living and facing an incredible technological era and the ability to believe in love and marriage beyond just a social contract; but the time we have is lacking in human connection, real affection (as if Austen’s time was completely perfect). So the film makes for an interesting comparison of the period, the romance of classic novels constructed with the modern era, and how the two can come together…if at all. There’s a lot of humor with those questions, the pair are very charming, as are the supporting characters – Ian’s sister (Nathália Falcão) was my favorite, she was fascinated by sunglasses and always helped Sofia. As a story that throws punches at clichés, whether fantasy, literature or real-life clichés, "Loss" It’s one of those things that always attracts viewers who love these themes, but scares off those who feel tired of repetition. It didn’t bother me much and managed to surprise me with a few things and the conclusion was quite fair to everything that was presented. Fiction as fiction, but sometimes there are touches that reach back to reality. To live and learn. 7/10.