The Aeriel (La Antena) is one of the most lovingly crafted and strikingly original films to come out of South American in recent years. It is an engaging statement against the power of mass media and its cult of recycling.
An enchanting allegory about the power of media and television, The Aeriel (La Antena) is set in a surrealistic, snow covered city ruled by Mr. TV. The dictator controls all spoken word, which he uses for broadcasts as well as for food production. It has left the inhabitants speechless and dependent.
Only La Voz, a female singer, escapes the rule of Mr. TV. She and her young son are the only persons able to speak. A man, his father and his young daughter join forces with La Voz in an attempt to overthrow the power of Mr. TV.
The Aeriel, shot entirely in black-and white, refers in style to German and Soviet silent cinema but also uses many graphical, digital and animated special effects.
Clarin Entertainment Awards 2007
Best Director - Best Musical Score
Dir. Estoban Sapir – 2007 - Argentina - 90 mins Cert 15 -Dogwoof Pictures
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