DVD: Los Olvidados (15)

Reviewed,Alasdair Pal
Friday 17 September 2010 00:00 BST
Comments

Your support helps us to tell the story

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.

Your support makes all the difference.

"This film is not optimistic," begins Luis Bunuel's reissued master-piece, as it pans over London, Paris and down into the slums of Mexico City.

After escaping from prison, youthful Jaibo (Roberto Cobo) roams the city's fairgrounds. "The street is better," he says. After wrestling Pedro (the excellent Alfonso Mejia) from his unloving mother, he murders a friend. The power balance between the two is compelling, as Pedro, barely into his teens, struggles with his conscience and Oedipal lust. Bunuel's direction is uncompromising, his solutions to child poverty unsentimental. In a poignant climax, he stays true to his opening promise.

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Thank you for registering

Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in