Fat People (Gordos)
About Film
Session Times
Saturday 10 April 6:15pm
Director Daniel Sánchez Arévalo (Dark Blue Almost Black) moves from the darkly comic to the touchingly tragic in this bold look at the gaps between social expectations, personal desire and being satisfied with your body.
Fat People is, at times, politically incorrect and gleefully cruel but often heart-warmingly funny, and represents an honest and witty interpretation of society’s prejudices and obsession with appearances. A collection of overweight characters commence group therapy in a quest to overcome their body image issues. As they grapple with their fears, insecurities and guilt, they all begin to understand the façades they create in an attempt to ignore or live with their contradictions. Antonio de la Torre rose to the challenge and gained 33 kilos to play the lead role. He will be present at the screening to share his experience of this fascinating journey.
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Unclassified 18+
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