Neighbors
2019 · 1h 46m · Drama
If you're in the mood for thoughtful, character-driven stories that span continents and cultures, this anthology is absolutely worth your time—five intimate dramas about human connection that tackle grief, ambition, gender roles, family conflict, and social justice without preaching. Skip it only if you need explosions and plot twists; embrace it if you want cinema that makes you think about the people around you.
Plot
The 43rd edition screens Neighbors, with five segments about the theme “neighbors”: not only about physical proximity, but also about relationships. In Brazil, Olga is a 90-year-old black woman who lost her husband one year ago; her neighbors, who come from different parts of the world, interrupt her grief. In Russia, an employee tries so hard to please his boss that he becomes inconvenient. An Indian woman, with the help of her male friend, decides to learn how to drive, an uncommon practice for women in the country. In China, an elderly, owner of an old and decadent barbershop, argues with his son, who wants to change the business. In South Africa, a group of homeless fights for the right to housing.
Director: Rima Das
Cast: Léa Garcia, Vadim Skvirskiy, Mbulelo Grootboom, Norberto Novaes de Oliveira, Lakshya Sarma
