Paolo
Andrea Franco FilmsPaolo, a young gay Latin American immigrant who lives in New York, travels back to his native country, Peru. After eight years of absence, he now feels ready to face a society which might now accept him, and search for the father who left his family when he was only a child.
Paolo Reategui lives a successful, exciting life as an openly gay man in New York, but his contentment is tainted by old memories of rejection and loss, and won't be complete until he reconciles with his origins. This is the story of his first journey back home after eight years away from Peru. A week before the trip, Paolo decides he is also going to look for his father, who vanished from his life when he was only a child, in an effort to get all the pieces of his life together for once and for all.
Social exploration meets personal drama in this new film by Andrea Franco Batievsky, portraying the way both society and individuals slowly evolve into their real, unbiased selves. Poignant and cathartic, this visit to Paolo's past reflects the inward journey of self-acceptance and determination, and the importance of family and roots.
Reasons to Buy
- Paolo played to acclaim in several dozen international film festivals!
- Not only is this story compelling on a human level, but the breathtaking scenery of Peru and Machu Picchu add another special treat to the film.
- "The account of Paolo's journey, is rich with humor and bold honesty. It was a delight to watch." ? Monica Hill, Atlanta Unique Arts Examiner
Information
- Director: Andrea Franco Batievsky
- Length: 1 hrs. 18 mins.
- Rating: NR
- Released: Feb 14 2012
- Production Year: 2009
- TLA SKU: 1761562
- Number of Discs: 1
- UPC Code: 807839006124
- Catalog #: DR33446402
Reviews
2 Reviews for Paolo
Write a ReviewReview by Robert O'Neill
In-House Review - Jan 24 2012
24-year-old Paolo emigrated from Peru to the United States at the age of 16. Over the course of those 8 years, the social c... Read More