Esteros -2016- ❲RELIABLE • ROUNDUP❳

Director: Papu Curotto Starring: Ignacio Rogers, Esteban Masturini, Joaquín Parada, Blas Finardi Niz

The acting is wonderfully natural. The young actors (Parada and Finardi Niz) capture the awkward, electric thrill of first discovery without a hint of exploitation. As adults, Ignacio Rogers (Matías) is a masterclass in repressed longing—his body is tense, his words clipped, hiding behind a polite smile and a girlfriend he clearly doesn't love. Esteban Masturini’s Jerónimo is his perfect foil: open, earthy, comfortable in his own skin and sexuality. Their chemistry is palpable in every stolen glance and hesitant touch. Esteros -2016-

Esteros is not a revolutionary film, but it is an exceptionally tender one. It’s a film about the weight of the unlived life and the courage it takes to wade back into the water. For its exquisite sense of place, its honest performances, and its aching final shot (which lingers like a held breath), it’s a must-watch for fans of slow-burn, naturalistic queer cinema. Esteban Masturini’s Jerónimo is his perfect foil: open,

Esteros -2016- ❲RELIABLE • ROUNDUP❳

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