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La Vendedora De Rosas

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This is an unbelievable film. "...Rosas" is graphic and truly disturbing as it captures the squalid life of the gamin in Medellín, Colombia. The children lead a life of sex, drugs, and prostitution without compunction. They are the sad result of broken homes. The film is a commentary on how the war on drugs has lead to the neglect of Colombia's poor. The irony of it all, the children are not hooked on cocaine but glue. They sniff the stuff out of paper bags, slowly depleting their young brain cells every time they use it. A very disturbing, yet enlightening, film. It brings awareness to a growing problem in Colombia and questions the results of the Colombian government having to concentrate its efforts fighting the drug cartels and guerrilla insurgents rather than concentrating its efforts rehabilitating the children who will surely wind up contributing to the drug-insurgency problem in the future. The kids in the film did a wonderful job in their performance, really good acting, and the directing was very sharp, weaving the different subplots seamlessly without having to clumsily intersect them. The film is in a sense a docudrama. Even though the film is not as effective as "Children of God," the film does succeed in making the viewer aware that there is more to the troubles in Colombia besides the things your read about in the New York Times.

This is a heart-wrenching film about children in poverty, focusing on a girl who sells flowers to survive. It is a "feminine" or feminist (perhaps) counterpart to the same director (Victor Gaviria)'s earlier film, "Rodrigo D: No Future" and one should ideally watch both. I was enormously moved when I saw this film for the first time. An important predecessor for other neo-realist Colombian films such as "Our Lady of the Assassins" and "Maria Full of Grace."

This movie is a must see.. it definitely shows the effects that children with poor family structure can easily be veered into negative influences like drugs, prostitution, homelessness etc.. in search for a loving relationship or just some attention.. I would definitely recommend parents show this movie to adolescents as an eyeopener...Both can learn from the movie..

Esta pelicula es de la clase de cine que uno debe tener en casa para apreciar lo que tiene en esta vida. La dolorosa experiencia de ver a 'Monica' la vendedora de rosas y los demas ninos, tratando de sobrevivir en medio de una ciudad acelerada por el dinero y las drogas y su crueldad con los mas indefensos, le aprieta a uno el alma.
La busqueda constante de los personajes por encontrarse con ese alguien y en ese sitio tan especial que los haga sentirse amados e importantes, lo lleva a uno a compartir su angustia y su deseo por ver un final feliz que no llega.
Hay que abonarle a su director el hecho de haber utilizado unicamente actores naturales. Ninguno de ellos salio de las calles. Siguen ahi. Incluso su protagonista Lady Tabares se halla presa en colombia por intento de homicidio. Otro dato importante: Giovanny Quiroz 'el zarco' lo mataron en Medellin. Durante mucho tiempo estuvo buscando una oportunidad en el mundo de la actuacion, luego de la pelicula, pero se le cerraron todas las puertas debido a su singular pasado. Nadie le dio la mano y la calle le cobro lo que le debia.
Una cinta de gran drama y ganadora de 14 premios internacionales incluidos el de festival de Cannes, el de la Habana y los premios Ariel en Mexico. La Vendedora de Rosas es para verla cuando usted sienta que quiere cambiar el mundo pero no sabe por donde empezar. Bueno...aqui hay un inicio: "Para que zapatos, si no hay casa?"

I really liked this movie, not only because of the plot, but most
importantly, because it shows you (the viewer) life outside your own.
It shows you how tough and unfair life really is. It shows you that
this is real, and it is not sugarcoated. I have to say that it is tough
to watch, because you are compelled to feel pity and sorry for the
characters in this movie. But then again, this is life, and life is
tough. It does show the "rough" parts of Colombia, but there is no such
thing as a perfect country. I recommend this movie. Definitely a A+.

Este es un filme que refleja la realidad de todo lo que pasa en muchos paises de america latina, la verdad valae la pena verlo, es una cruda realida, pero increiblemente cosas parecidas pasan en la vida real. Os invito a verlo, es un gran filme!!

Don't miss it... Few movies can compare to this tour de force by the colombian cineast... I don't think there is a movie out there where the violence is as close to real life as in this movie... The real life in the ghetto's of colombia... You won't forget it soon...

While doing a wonderful job of depicting the plight of Medillin, Colombia's poverty-stricken children, I found no real redeeming qualities or values to the characters themselves. Basically, it was just a bunch of foul-mouthed, glue-sniffing kids who opposed any form of authority that older family members tried to impose on them. At least the lead character in "Maria, Full of Grace" found redemption of sorts in her impending motherhood.
I want to thank Mr. Alberto Diaz for his perspective and review of this film; his review helped me focus on mine a bit better.

This film has a haunting effect on those of us who have never seen how most of the world lives. It follows a street urchin, who sells flowers for a living, in the mean streets of Medellin, Colombia. The children that it follows are not actors. The film maker followed these children through their daily routines to make a splendid film, almost documentary. The leading character is a cunning 12 year old, who steals your heart.

I've purchased several copies of this film to give to others, since it's impact is so great, without being heavy handed. It's a true masterpiece, in my humble opinion. You shouldn't miss it.

Nice story, but actors are all amateurs and absolutely no budget for the movie. Dont buy into it and save your money!