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Through shard-like glimpses of everyday life in post-Hurricane María Puerto Rico, LANDFALL is a cautionary tale for our times. Set against the backdrop of protests that toppled the US colony’s governor in 2019, the film offers a prismatic portrait of collective trauma and resistance. While the devastation of María attracted a great deal of media coverage, the world has paid far less attention to the storm that preceded it: a 72-billion-dollar debt crisis crippling Puerto Rico well before the winds and waters hit. LANDFALL examines the kinship of these two storms--one environmental, the other economic--juxtaposing competing utopian visions of recovery. Featuring intimate encounters with Puerto Ricans as well as the newcomers flooding the island, LANDFALL reflects on a question of contemporary global relevance: when the world falls apart, who do we become?

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John Doyle Globe and Mail This beautifully made doc is not about victimhood; it's a celebration of community and resourcefulness. Highly recommended. Jul 15, 2021 Full Review Jordan Mintzer Hollywood Reporter A studied and sober look at Puerto Rico's dire state. Jan 13, 2021 Full Review Jorge Rivera Rubio QiiBO At its best, it's a somber look at a country divided into two highly different realities. At its worst, a grueling b-roll [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 3/5 Jul 13, 2021 Full Review Rob Aldam Backseat Mafia Paints a fascinating picture of resilience in the face of a failing and unpopular administration Jul 10, 2021 Full Review Dennis Harvey 48 Hills Impressionistic rather than explanatory, Landfall seldom spells out the complex set of issues still afflicting an island long beset by "the colonial disease." But it still makes a powerful statement... Apr 23, 2021 Full Review Phil Guie Film-Forward.com During the last third, the island stages a long-awaited comeback, with a rousing tone as fed-up protestors take to the streets, demanding political change and offering the hope of better days ahead. Rated: 4/5 Jan 1, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Through shard-like glimpses of everyday life in post-Hurricane María Puerto Rico, LANDFALL is a cautionary tale for our times. Set against the backdrop of protests that toppled the US colony’s governor in 2019, the film offers a prismatic portrait of collective trauma and resistance. While the devastation of María attracted a great deal of media coverage, the world has paid far less attention to the storm that preceded it: a 72-billion-dollar debt crisis crippling Puerto Rico well before the winds and waters hit. LANDFALL examines the kinship of these two storms--one environmental, the other economic--juxtaposing competing utopian visions of recovery. Featuring intimate encounters with Puerto Ricans as well as the newcomers flooding the island, LANDFALL reflects on a question of contemporary global relevance: when the world falls apart, who do we become?
Director
Cecilia Aldarondo
Producer
Cecilia Aldarondo
Production Co
Blackscrackle Films
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 31m