There were many big films that hit the festival circuit last fall, and whether they were masterpieces or disposable misfires, they always have the unfortunate tendency of overshadowing certain, more obtuse titles. One such picture that should be on your radar is The Princess of France, the latest Shakespeare adaptation from Matías Piñeiro — he of the fascinating Twelfth Night reworking Viola. Despite the small amount of attention sent its way, said attention was almost universally rapturous: his interpretation of Love’s Labour’s Lost was acclaimed by many (ourselves included) as a fun, formally daring bit of work that will confound as it dazzles.
The great people of Cinema Guild will begin a stateside roll-out later this month, and thus a domestic trailer — one that only carries hints of what’s been discussed, but is worth watching nevertheless — is upon us. For more on the film, look toward our extensive review, which says that “It can be hard to determine what the overall goal of his career may ultimately evolve toward, and The Princess of France is another film that, while satisfying in so many of its sequences, still remains beyond explanation, an experimenter in ideas and processes. But what a glorious experimenter. Why should films come fully formed with easily parsed themes and ideas? I’m more than glad to join Piñeiro on his road to discovering the potential of cinema, wherever it may go.”
Have a look below (via The Dissolve):
Synopsis:
Following the death of his father, Victor returns to Buenos Aires from Mexico and immediately attempts to rekindle his artistic pursuits, and to unconvincingly resist his prior romantic foibles. He initiates a radio play of the Bard’s LLL for his former theatre company, which includes five women: his girlfriend Paula, who promised to remain faithful to him; his lover Ana, who doubts the sincerity of his love; his ex Natalia, who believes that she is still his favourite; Lorena, who dreams of taking their relationship a step further; and Carla, a stranger who could very well be Victor’s next true love. With temptation and cunning hovering in the wings, life begins to imitate art as Victor’s labouring of lost loves proves contagious.
The Princess of France will enter a limited release on June 26.