Title: CHE: PART TWO
Location: Rio Cinema (Friday 20 February for 1 week)
Description: Benicio Del Toro masterfully reprises his role as revolutionary Guevara in this, the darker half of Soderbergh’s superb biopic. Following the Cuban Revolution, Che disappears at the height of his fame and power, re-emerging in Bolivia as he attempts to bring his ideas of freedom to the rest of Latin America. But unable to drum up the levels of support that led to success in Cuba the attempt fails, bringing forth Che’s downfall. This is a much more painful tale of determination and sacrifice, bringing Che’s story and life to a close but offering an understanding of his legacy, and why he became, and remains, a symbol of idealism to millions around the world.
Date: 2009-02-20