The Washington Chorus – TWC's 35th Annual Dinner & Auction
Auction Ends: Apr 13, 2005 10:00 PM EDT

Home and Collectibles

"Motorcycle Diaries" DVD

Item Number
158
Estimated Value
30 USD
Sold
25 USD to Heidi5100
Number of Bids
4  -  Bid History

Item Description

The beauty of the South American landscape and of Gael Garcia Bernal (Y Tu Mama Tambien, Bad Education) gives "The Motorcycle Diaries" a charisma that is decidedly apolitical. But this portrait of the young Che Guevara (later to become a militant revolutionary) is half buddy-movie, half social commentary--and while that may seem an unholy hybrid, under the guidance of Brazillian director Walter Salles (Central Station) the movie is quietly passionate. Guevara and his friend Alberto Granado (Rodrigo de la Serna, a lusty and engaging actor) set off from Buenos Aires, hoping to circumnavigate the continent on a leaky motorcycle. They end up traveling more by foot, hitchhiking, and raft, but their experience of the land and the people affects them profoundly. No movie could affect an audience the same way, but "The Motorcycle Diaries" gives a soulful glimpse of an awakening social conscience, and that's worth experiencing. --Bret Fetzer

Item Special Note

Brand new and still in shrink wrap. Shipping additional.

Donated By:

Jeanie Teare