CARMEN TREVILLA'S NEXT FILM

Cinemavixion Review

Gonzalo García Pelayo's latest offering, "Carmen Trevilla's Next Film," presents a fascinating, albeit unconventional, portrait of the creative process and the enigmatic figure of director Carmen Trevilla. The film follows Spanish producer Iván (García Pelayo) as he journeys to Argentina with the singular aim of connecting with Trevilla, a cult filmmaker immersed in the creation of her new 'video.' From their initial meeting, Iván is struck by Trevilla's compelling and mysterious aura. While he grapples with the potential reception of her work within European tastes, he diligently chronicles their shared experiences. These range from rehearsals for theatrical pieces set on railways and discussions referencing Jean-Luc Godard and Ricardo Bochini, to mundane yet intimate moments like purchasing pennants, visiting hardware stores, recording podcasts on the theme of hatred, embarking on motorcycle excursions, and even tuning into live broadcasts of lower-league Argentine football matches. The film eschews traditional narrative structures, opting instead for an observational style that captures the raw, often idiosyncratic, journey of artistic creation and the compelling dynamic between its two central figures. It's a work that invites viewers into a unique world, celebrating the unconventional and the deeply personal.