The Aura

2005
7.1| 2h14m| en
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A quiet, epileptic taxidermist plans the perfect crime. All he needs is the right opportunity. An accident, perhaps…

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Hellen I like the storyline of this show,it attract me so much
GrimPrecise I'll tell you why so serious
Cleveronix A different way of telling a story
AutCuddly Great movie! If you want to be entertained and have a few good laughs, see this movie. The music is also very good,
Robyn Nesbitt (nesfilmreviews) The second and final feature of Argentinean director Fabian Bielinsky's, "The Aura" is a wonderful follow-up to his acclaimed drama, "Nine Queens" (2000). "The Aura" stars Ricardo Darin as Espinosa, a man known mostly for his profession as a taxidermist, whose troubled home life leaves him with only his passion for his work, and dreams of planning the perfect crime. With a plot that any action/thriller director would jump at, deliberate and muted style is evident throughout, and creates something beautiful to behold.After Espinosa's wife leaves him, he reluctantly decides to get out of the city and head south into mountainous regions for hunting with a friend. They stay at a remote cabin run by a young woman. A sick wife calls Espinosa's friend away the next day, but Espinosa stays to stick it out. After a seizure, he becomes confused while encountering a deer, and accidentally shoots Dietrich, the husband of the young woman, who appears to have had a secret life of his own with another remote cabin. Bielinsky's dark and provocative noir deepens as Espinosa explores Dietrich's cabin, which is filled with meticulous plans for an upcoming robbery of a local casino with two hired criminals who soon arrive in search of their man. Espinosa has perfect recall and uses this to his advantage by assuming Dietrich's plan and taking his place as he fabricates reasons for Dietrich's absence.He's soon dragged fully into their scheme, his dreams of a perfect crime - so long in his mind - perhaps deluding him that everything will work out. Naturally there are plenty of complications and twists along the way, because as in real life, there are always unexpected variables. The ending itself is quite a satisfying one even without a showy set piece to underline it - it's brutal, but low-key, consistent with the rest of the film's tone. The theme of disconnection is emphasized as he drifts in and out of a fantasy world. His 'experiences' don't seem any more vital than reality. The pacing overall is measured which allows you to fully absorb Espinosa's journey, and the unusual surroundings of the mountain town. There's probably less dialogue than in most 125 minute films you'll see. All the minor characters are flawlessly portrayed, there's not a weak link among them, with Fonzi especially good as the beaten-down Diana. Checco Varese's washed-out cinematography gives the film a further noirish edge, with plenty of interesting angles and framing, whilst the music of Lucio Godoy works brilliantly in a few key scenes without barely raising above an ominous pulse. Based on this and the earlier "Nine Queens," Bielinsky's loss at the young age of 46 (from a heart attack) is a devastating loss for Argentinean cinema. Both are superb, absorbing dramas, cleverly constructed and with brilliant lead performances by Ricardo Darin.
ma-cortes Fabián Bielinsky's last movie excellently performed by Argentina big star , Ricardo Darin . It deals with Espinoza (magnificent , as always , Ricardo Darin) is a quiet taxidermist who secretly dreams of executing the perfect crime. On his first ever hunting trip, in the calm of the Patagonian forest, his dreams are made reality with one squeeze of the trigger. Espinoza accidentally murders an old man named Dietrich (Manuel Rodal) married a young girl (a young Dolores Fonzi gives an enjoyable acting ) who results out to be a real criminal and inherits his scheme: the heist of an armored van carrying casino profits. Caught up in a world of complex new rules and frightening violence, Espinoza's lack of experience puts him in real danger. And he has another, more dangerous liability : he is an epileptic. Before each seizure he is visited by the ''aura'' . These attacks appear without notice when he least expects them, just when he needs all his wits about him .This is a co-production Argentina/Spain , being well paced , skillfully edited and suspenseful . Interesting and exciting movie about a deluded taxidermist who plans the perfect robbery ; it is plenty of thrills , intense drama , violence , action and is pretty interesting . However , the picture turns out to be overlong and slow moving . Very good acting by Ricardo Darin as a shy taxidermist who suffers epilepsy attacks , a paradoxical moment of confusion and enlightenment where the past and future seem to blend , and he is obsessed with committing the perfect crime. Darin is an excellent leading figure of the most important Argentinian movies such as "El Faro" (1998), "El Mismo Amor La Misma Lluvia" (1999), "Nueve Reinas" (2000), "La Fuga" (2001) and especially ¨El Hijo de la Novia¨ . Stirring as well as sensitive musical score by Lucio Godoy , an extraordinary composer expert on dark atmospheres such as ¨Rage¨, ¨Night runner¨, ¨The others¨, ¨Intacto¨ and many others . Colorful and evocative cinematography by Checco Varese . The motion picture well produced by great producers Gerardo Herrero and Victor Hadida , was compellingly directed by Fabian Bielinsky , in his second and last film , the first was also successful titled ¨9 Reinas¨ also starred by Ricardo Darin and even had an American remake . Fabian sadly deceased at 47 years old . This is an above average film and Argentina's official submission to the 2006 Academy Awards for the category of Foreign Language Film . The picture will appeal to Ricardo Darin fans and thriller aficionados .
Bliss Quest Nothing exceptionally spectacular about the plot of this film, nor even the dialogue. The film's appeal comes from the amazing scene sequencing and the odd, cerebral personality of the protagonist. The character basically lends credence to the thought : brain power will always dwarf physical power. Fabian Bielinsky (the director) doesn't short-change his audience with superfluous characters and unaccounted for detail. Each character (and scene)is the there for a strong purpose - to support the lead and the plot. Details that initially appear unnecessary are later explained. Kudos and kudos to the dog's trainer, whose work is reminiscent of the interaction of Kevin Costner and the wolf in Dances with Wolves. Since the credits were in Spanish, I was unable to distinguish the trainer's name, but did find the Dog's name - Eva.
sitenoise It's way bad Fabián Bielinsky died (young) after making this film because Le Aura demonstrates clearly that its director has mastered his domain. There are a few puzzling moments in the script and its characters, but this isn't one of those "Don't go in that room!" thrillers, it's old-school/neo-noir; quietly intense and full of suspense.Ricardo Darín's peculiarly charactered performance is executed with such subtlety and nuance that it's hard to believe he's acting. The sound design and original score are beautiful, and so perfect for the film, they seem to be growing out of it rather than being imposed upon it. There are times when the lack of any soundtrack is deafening. The droning tensions and lilting piano ennui disappear, punctuating the moments of action with a moribund silence.Sometimes I complain when a film ends with such ambiguity it appears to be a cop-out. But not here. The ending will make you rethink the journey you were just on but it won't devalue its magnificence. This is one of those rare films where the ride is so engaging that its hard to imagine anything but disappointment merely because it does end."Aura" is what doctors use to describe the moment before falling into epileptic seizure. Ricardo Darín's character describes it as a moment of pure freedom. The inevitable is so clear that decisions are impossible, hence ... Freedom. Clarity. Bielinsky's film.