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Movie poster: Oblivion (2008)
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2008 · 93 min Documentary
4.9 / 10 · TMDB

Heddy Honigmann returns to her birthplace of Lima, Peru to reacquaint herself with a place and people dear to her heart. It is about a forgotten city, a forgotten history and a forgotten people. With irony as their loved weapon for survival, they have to forget as well, in order not to give way to cynicism, hatred and grief. It is about remembering the old days when life - despite class differences, corruption and violence - was still good: waiters, bartenders and shopkeepers who are fighting a losing battle and have lost everything. It is also about the children who manage to survive by mastering the art of street life and who reveal the country in it's true colours. Just like the dogs they share the streets with, they have no good memories to forget.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title El olvido
Year 2008
Country Netherlands, Peru
Genre Documentary
Director Heddy Honigmann
Runtime 93 min.
Rating TMDB: 4.9/10 (8 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

Oblivion is an acquired taste at 4.9/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A 2008 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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