'Amores perros' roughly translates as 'love's a bitch': an apt summary of this remarkable film's exploration of passion, loss and the fragility of our lives. In telling three stories connected by one traumatic incident, Mexican
There is graphic violence, including controversial dog fighting scenes that prompted a disclaimer that these were harmless and carefully supervised, but what finally emerges from Amores perros is a uniquely conceptual portrait of people we come to know through their relationship with dogs. The film is simultaneously bleak, cynical, insightful and compassionate, with layers of meaning that are sure to reward multiple viewings.
Monday 16 August, 09.30 PM, Rialto
Tuesday 17 August, 09.45 PM, Rialto