BLUE EYELIDS (PARPADOS AZULES) (2007)
A film by Ernesto Contreras
BLUE EYELIDS (PARPADOS AZULES) is the critically acclaimed
account of the developing relationship between two people in the
vast metropolis of Mexico City. Winner of a Special Jury Prize at the
Sundance Film Festival, it has earned director Ernesto Contreras
a place alongside Alejandro González Iñárritu (Amores Perros,
Babel) and Carlos Reygadas (Japón, Silent Light) as a major new
force in world cinema.
Marina (Cecilia Suárez), a shy employee at a local factory, wins an
all-expenses-paid holiday for two from her work. Although initially
unable to find someone to accompany her, she encounters Victor
(Enrique Arreola) in a coffee bar. Her invite prompts a series of
dates that are by turns funny and awkward, as Ernesto Contreras
skilfully explores the difficulties of finding happiness in the modern
world.
With music by Ray Davies and featuring exceptional performances
by Suárez and Arreola, BLUE EYELIDS is a subtly nuanced and wonderfully unconventional love
story.
“impressive... gem of a film… a pinsharp cine-poem of romance.”
Peter Bradshaw, THE GUARDIAN
4 STARS
“Beautifully acted, imaginatively directed… this funny, touching movie is a treat.”
Geoff Andrew, TIME OUT
“I was hooked”
Jason Solomons, FILM WEEKLY – THE GUARDIAN
“delightful”
Wendy Ide, THE TIMES
“a winning tragicomic romance, with a dab of magic realism”
THE INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY
WINNER – SPECIAL JURY PRIZE - Sundance Film Festival 2008
OFFICIAL SELECTION – CRITICS’ WEEK - Cannes Film Festival 2007
Bonus Features:
Exclusive interview with director Ernesto Contreras
“The Making of Blue Eyelids”
Deleted scene
Stills Gallery
Certificate: 15
Running Time: 94 minutes
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 anamorphic
Audio: Dolby Stereo and optional 5.1
Country: Mexico
Language: Spanish with optional English subtitles
Genre: Drama
Region: 2
Cat. No: AXM591
Barcode: 5060126870425