Tales of an Immoral Couple (La vida inmoral de la pareja ideal)
Directed by Manolo Caro
Mexico | 2017 | Fiction | 95 min | Spanish w/English subtitles
Film Source: Hola Mexico Film Festival
New England premiere
Sponsor: Eyes of the World and Anna Blackmer
Director Manolo Caro, who also wrote the script for Tales of an Immoral Couple, is one of Mexico’s biggest-grossing filmmakers. This is the first time that a film of his has been released theatrically in the U.S. VTIFF is not known for featuring rom-coms, but Hollywood and Mexico have different sensibilities, and cinephiles will be interested in comparing the two — and enjoying a humorous and sensual story along the way. Tales moves back and forth between ardent/romantic past and farcical present, between youthful pop music and adult opera set in arts-centric, beautiful San Miguel de Allende. As the teenage lovers unexpectedly run into each other 25 years later, they both pretend to be in happy marriages. An ensuing comedy of errors, supported by a superb ensemble cast, keeps the film moving along at a breathtaking pace. ~OY
