Crane World is the award-winning debut film by Pablo Trapero that alternates between irony and emotion. Without using professional actors, this story reveals a poignant vision of reality told in various episodes that harken back to the neorealism of Italian cinema in the 1950s.
Rulo is the protagonist, a former rock star who now finds himself overweight, in his fifties, trying to support his mother and son while constantly smoking. Despite his efforts, in this grey life, his only hope is the love of his family and friends.
Wonderfully shot in black and white, CRANE WORLD combines aesthetic freshness and emotional subtlety in this key film for the resurgence of Argentine cinema.