Children Underground (2001, directed by Edet Belzberg)

I just saw this extremely disturbing documentary, which follows five children living in a subway station in Bucharest. As a Romanian, I am profoundly ashamed of the lack of interest shown by the authorities of my country regarding this issue.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrVId0cXaro&feature=related

Cidade de Deus (City of God, 2002, Directors: Fernando Meirelles and Kátia Lund)

I would have carried on posting Wong Kar-wai's films but, unfortunately, I didn't find any acceptable versions. I did find Happy Together and Eros but both of them were either amputated or dubbed. That's why today I'll change the film register and I'll post Cidade de Deus (City of God, 2002), a Brazilian movie that really shocked me the first time I saw it. Its narrative structure and the admirable performance of the young actors impress me every time I watch it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hk7JuMMXIiA

Days of Being Wild (1990, Wong Kar-wai)

Catalonia says no to bullfighting

"Catalonia's regional parliament has voted to outlaw bullfighting in the Spanish region - making it the first area on the mainland to initiate a ban."

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-10780480

Chungking Express (1994, Wong Kar-wai)

In the Mood for Love

I should have begun this Wong Kar-wai cycle with its most famous film: In the Mood for Love. 2046 is its sequel.

Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5mR7NNut7s

2046

Wong Kar-wai's movies are subtle and very stylized. I fell in love with them some years ago when I had the chance to participate in a university course about the Chinese cinema. 2046 is the first movie of this briliant director that I will post on my blog:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNKn5O_XmwA