Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #4411 in DVD
• Released on: 2003-10-27
• Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Format: PAL
• Original language: Spanish
• Subtitled in: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 91 minutes

Synopsis
Three people on a journey to realise their dreams walk through the Patagonia countryside.

Customer Reviews

Appreciate this little jewel for what it is, a collection of real moments...
"Intimate stories" (= "Historias mínimas") is a simple but enchanting film that allows the spectator to witness some moments in the lives of three very different people that wish only one thing: to reach San Julian.

Reaching San Julian (a nearby Argentinian town) mean something different for each of them. Maria (Javiera Bravo), a young and very poor mother that wishes to win something at a television show; Roberto (Javier Lombardo), a salesman that hopes to buy the perfect cake for the son of the woman he loves in silence; and Don Justo (Antonio Benedicti), an old man that wants to find "Badface", the dog he lost a long time ago...

At first sight, those stories seem unimportant. There is not too much action, and nothing even remotely controversial. However, that is not the point. The point is to appreciate this little jewel for what it is, a collection of real moments, instead of what it is not, a Hollywood superproduction. If you are able to do that, you will enjoy the journey of these three characters through the immense and beautiful Patagonia. They are all different, but they share the hope that something good can be found at San Julian.

In my opinion, this small Argentinian film, directed by Carlos Sorín, is not for everybody. On the other hand, those who don't mind the relatively slow pace and pay attention to details are likely to find that they didn't waste their time watching "Intimate stories".

Belen Alcat

Modest movie, great themes.
Carlos Sorin's "Historias Minimas" at first sight seems a modest film but on the contrary it tackles major themes like loss, hope, the need for love and companionship, and life's prospects for change or success or redemption. These subjects are explored with great subtlety and sensitivity, and wonderfully conveyed by the players. Moreover the film gradually draws its themes together neatly and without overplaying its hand. It's a quiet but profound treat both visually and dramatically.

we can all dream
a touching without being sentimental story about 3 disparate travellers from rural Patagonia. The acting, scenery and even the loosely strung together storyline are too good to be missed. Everybody has hopes or dreams which are not always fulfilled in the way anticipated - wry humour, insight to mindsets and ongoing hopes of young mother, middleaged salesman and old man. - Enjoy!