I Am Nevenka

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Marco L (CASTELLANO) Soy Nevenka es una película que logra captar la angustia y el sufrimiento de su protagonista con una precisión emocional que impacta. Mireia Oriol brilla en su interpretación de Nevenka, transmitiendo con sutileza la vulnerabilidad y la fortaleza de una mujer enfrentada a un entorno hostil. Urko Olazabal, por su parte, ofrece una actuación que provoca rechazo inmediato, llenando la pantalla con la misma intensidad que ha demostrado en Detective Touré y Maixabel. La película, aunque en algunos momentos pudo haber profundizado más en los matices de sus personajes, mantiene la tensión y el respeto hacia los hechos reales que retrata. Icíar Bollaín dirige con pulcritud, creando una narrativa que, aunque pueda parecer fría para algunos, pone el foco en la importancia del relato y en la dignidad de su protagonista. Si bien algunos críticos mencionan una falta de riesgo o una aproximación algo académica, la película cumple con su cometido de visibilizar una historia clave en la lucha contra el acoso en España. Un film que, sin duda, invita a la reflexión y deja huella gracias a sus poderosas interpretaciones. (ENGLISH) Soy Nevenka is a film that captures the anguish and suffering of its protagonist with an emotional precision that resonates deeply. Mireia Oriol shines in her portrayal of Nevenka, subtly conveying the vulnerability and strength of a woman confronting a hostile environment. Urko Olazabal, on the other hand, delivers a performance that elicits immediate disdain, commanding the screen with the same intensity he's shown in Detective Touré and Maixabel. While the film could have delved deeper into the nuances of its characters at times, it maintains a tense and respectful narrative toward the real events it portrays. Icíar Bollaín directs with meticulous care, crafting a story that, while some may find it somewhat cold, focuses on the importance of the narrative and the dignity of its protagonist. Though some critics point out a lack of risk or an overly academic approach, the film succeeds in its mission to shed light on a key story in the fight against harassment in Spain. It’s a film that undeniably invites reflection and leaves a mark thanks to its powerful performances. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/08/25 Full Review Genni P Essential viewing, this is a conscientiously-made and well documented portrayal of a real-life politician boss and his abuse of power towards a young woman employee, Nevenka, making her life hell on earth because, while achieving an excellent work record she rejected him after a short relationship which she quickly regretted and tried to exit from, to concentrate on her career. Her subsequent legal action against her boss was not only unprecendented and beyond brave (he was hugely popular in his home district), but impacted on her life afterwards so that she paid a massive personal and professional price for speaking out. Excellent acting and thoroughly absorbing, this true story set in Spain over twenty years ago could not be more topical, today in the UK and in so many countries across the world. The film generates discussion and merits viewing as widely as possible by women and men, politicians and bosses, employees, parents, school and college teachers and students. As the director says, these situations are happening to women every day but the change is that now the responses are different - women are being listened to and some action taken to investigate and expose the perpetrators of such abuses of power. The film also highlights how colleagues and some friends who witness inappropriate behaviour or verbal bullying shy away from speaking out or villify the victim. Now that many more women and some men too are speaking out, such abuses are being taken seriously. A film that is altogether powerful and truly deserves to be seen internationally. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/28/24 Full Review Fred O A very strong and moving true story about a young woman being abused by her boss, a high ranking Spanish political figure, before #metoo time. Behind the camera, a talented female filmmaker who does a very serious job to make us feel the physical pain of sexual harassment. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/23/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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