一群失意者聚集在巴别塔——一家传奇的潜水酒吧,这里同时也是炼狱,而城市的死神——拉弗拉卡(La Flaca)在此主宰一切。在这里,灵魂们与她用自己生命中的年岁赌博,大胆地试图智胜死神。首次执导长片的导演加拉·德尔·索尔(Gala del Sol)将我们带入一个充满热带哥伦比亚蒸汽朋克风格的迷幻梦境,创造了一个令人着迷的奇幻世界,生命与死亡在此碰撞,命运的转折只在一粒骰子的投掷之间。一群由迷人演员阵容扮演的五彩斑斓的角色,带领我们踏上一场充满颠覆的狂野之旅,叛逆为王。在这个色彩斑斓、复古未来主义的舞台上,每个人都在驱逐自己的心魔,而激情与表演承诺着从心碎中解脱。《巴别夜雨》充满了活力的音乐和酷儿群体的欢乐,它唱响了一首颂歌,赞颂在社会压力驱动的世界中愈合所需的韧性与重新想象。这部电影大胆、雄心勃勃且风格独特,确保观众能够享受一场梦幻般的电影体验。
The film delves into the unexplored theme of the displacement of the Rusyn, an East Slavic ethnic group from the Eastern Carpathians in Central Europe, during the construction of the Starina reservoir in the 1980s. Set against this tumultuous backdrop, Flood intertwines personal and collective stories, bringing to the forefront the often-overlooked plight of the Rusyn minority in Slovakia. Gonda's film speaks to minorities, individuals who have experienced displacement and young adults through its protagonist, Mara. The story unfolds in a small village, threatened by an impending flood due to the construction of the reservoir. Mara, a young woman yearning for city life and an education, is bound to her rural roots by her strict father, a Rusyn farmer, who refuses to relinquish his land and legacy despite the looming end of their world. Flood explores the themes of adolescence, uprooting and the sacrifice of personal desires for the greater good. The film seeks to elicit reflections on one's roots and the concept of home, as well as the challenges of navigating a disappearing culture and heritage. The Starina reservoir's construction, which lasted from 1981-1988, led to the largest displacement in Slovak history. Gonda's personal connection to the region, having spent his childhood summers there, adds a layer of authenticity and depth to the narrative. The film not only recounts the physical destruction of the seven Rusyn villages, but also captures the emotional and cultural impact of this event on the community. The director aims to present a deeply researched, emotive and intimate story as well as diving into the complex dynamics between personal identity, community ties and the inexorable march of progress. The movie is poised to engage and challenge audiences, fostering a deeper understanding of the often-painful interplay between tradition and modernity.