The Three Roses
(Las tres rosas)
Walter Valda | Drama, Romance, Fiction
2018 | 73 minutes | Bolivia
This poignant tale portrays the enduring power of love against odds, weaving together the fates of two children in a close-knit indigenous community.
Synopsis
Samuel and Julia, two children in a close-knit community, have intertwined lives marked by tragedy. Orphaned Samuel lives with his aunt Ermelinda, while Julia resides with her grieving father, Don Mateo, who harbors bitterness from losing his wife in childbirth. When their paths cross one morning, Samuel becomes captivated by Julia, seeking her companionship and friendship despite Don Mateo's disapproval.
As they grow older, their bond deepens into romance. However, Don Mateo, unable to accept their love, takes drastic action by relocating Julia far away. Samuel, devastated and determined, searches tirelessly until he discovers Julia's whereabouts, only to confront unexpected challenges orchestrated by Don Mateo.
This poignant tale portrays the enduring power of love against all odds, weaving together the fates of two destined souls.
Reviews
"A very Bolivian film and a magnificent love story" — John Romero, La Patria Newspaper
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Main credits
Valda, Walter (film director)
Valda, Walter (screenwriter)
Valda, Walter (film producer)
Ricalde, Marcela (actor)
Fernandez, Sebastián (actor)
Cordero, Alejandro (actor)
Other credits
Cinematography, Walter Valda; editing, Vulka Brown; music, MusSgo.
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Pragda subjects
Education
Family
Indigenous Peoples
Latin American Studies
Sociology
South America
Youth
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Festivals
Festival Internacional de Cine de Regno International Film Festival - PLATINO Award Cinema and Education on Values
DIRECTOR: Walter Valda
NATIONALITY: Bolivia
YEAR: 2018
GENRE: Drama, Romance, Fiction
LANGUAGE: Spanish
COLOR / B&W: Color
GRADE LEVEL: Middle School, High School, College, Adult
SUBTITLE/CC: AVAILABLE
AUDIO DESCRIPTION: NOT AVAILABLE
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