Mala Epoca


1h 50m 2001

Brief Synopsis

Four stories set in contemporary Buenos Aires, all focusing on the way in which racism, corruption and class-division are destroying any sense of honesty or hope in Argentina. In "The Wish", a small town boy makes it big in the city by playing the corruption game to the hilt. In "Life and Works" a P

Film Details

Also Known As
Bad Times, Sale epoque
Genre
Drama
Release Date
2001

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 50m

Synopsis

Four stories set in contemporary Buenos Aires, all focusing on the way in which racism, corruption and class-division are destroying any sense of honesty or hope in Argentina. In "The Wish", a small town boy makes it big in the city by playing the corruption game to the hilt. In "Life and Works" a Paraguayan worker believes he meets the virgin Mary, and this experience helps his fellow construction workers overcome their bad conditions and find a sense of community. In "Hard Times" a boy falls for a girl whose class position puts her out of his league. And in "Comrades" a sound recorder working for a political campaign is unwittingly implicated in the illegal dealings that surround him.

Film Details

Also Known As
Bad Times, Sale epoque
Genre
Drama
Release Date
2001

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 50m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in France January 24, 2001

Released in France January 24, 2001

Shown at London Film Festival (World Cinema) November 1-16, 2000.

Shown at Turin Film Festival (in competition) November 20-29, 1998.

color

Dolby Digital