Neruda

Set in the 1940s, the infamous story of Pablo Neruda, known for his Nobel Prize-winning poetry, unapologetic hedonism, and unwavering communism, is told from a refreshingly nuanced perspective by Chile’s most inventive and provocative filmmaker, Pablo Larraín (“Jackie”). When the Chilean president outlaws communism in 1948, it forces Neruda and his artist wife into hiding, and results in prolific output from the poet. Here Larraín deviates from a typical biopic, inventing a fictional detective named Oscar Peluchonneau (Gael García Bernal) who is instructed to capture the celebrity fugitive. A clever game of cat-and-mouse ensues, artfully drawn by Larraín’s skillful directing. This Neruda-esque metafictional approach becomes an intriguing exploration of the rift between man and artist, and sheds new light on one of the finest writers of the last century.

PRE-SHOW MUSIC BY
Rachel White and Matt Plessner (Thu)
NVR Stop (Sun)

SPONSORED BY
Ted & Maureen Robinson (Thu)
Jeanie Chapin (Sun)
Sara & David Taft (Sun)