The characters have outbursts of anger and strong violence. One character stabs another who bleeds to death. There is a hanging. A vehicle catches fire. Two characters threaten each other, chase each other and hit each other in the body and head with tools. Characters are burned to death and their corpses are seen on camera. In one scene, a woman accidentally breaks a glass door and her body bleeds. A person approaches the edge of a rooftop on a building and appears to have suicidal intentions. A place is shown imploding in the distance. There is a poisoning.
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A character defecates and urinates in front of the camera. There are two sex scenes in public places, without nudity. Male buttocks are seen in the distance.
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The talent in front of and behind the camera is of Latin origin, specifically Argentinean, with the majority being white. Both men and women play an equal role.
Characters break the law, murder and make ethically reprehensible decisions, such as extorting money from others or blaming them for their crimes. A terrorist act is idealized.
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Characters have angry outbursts and assault others, verbally or physically. Actions are driven by the desire for revenge, often without moral integrity.
Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Wild Tales (Relatos Salvajes) is a film made up of six independent stories depicting vulnerable characters whose lives change as they lose control in the face of frustrating situations. All of the stories, though seemingly unconnected, have in common that they tell of some form of destruction. Characters have outbursts of anger and become violent. Many actions are driven by the desire for revenge. The film has some decadent and disturbing scenes. There are threats, extortion, stabbings, hangings and physical fights with lots of violence and blood. Two characters hit each other in the body and head with tools. Characters are burned to death and their corpses are seen on camera. A woman accidentally breaks a glass door and her body bleeds. A person approaches the edge of a rooftop on a building and appears to have suicidal intentions. An implosion of a place is shown. A poisoning occurs. A character defecates and urinates in front of the camera. There are two sex scenes in public places, without nudity. Male buttocks are seen in the distance. Characters occasionally insult others. There are swear words such as son of a b---h, f--k and s---t. There is a scene with alcohol consumption, but it occurs in a social context and without excesses. To stay in the loop on more movies like this, you can sign up for weekly Family Movie Night emails.
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What's the Story?
In WILD TALES, six independent stories depict vulnerable characters whose lives change as they lose control in frustrating situations. Passengers on a flight soon realize there is a disturbing relationship between them. A disgruntled engineer tries to teach his city council a lesson. A waitress is alarmed by the cook's reaction when she tells her who that customer is. Two drivers confront each other irrationally on a desolate road. Several characters negotiate a deal to cover up a crime. A heartbreak reveals the dark sides of an engaged couple at their wedding.
In Wild Tales, unpredictable violence reaches such absurd and grotesque extremes as to be hilarious. Situations suddenly spiral out of control and become tragic, murky or decadent. All the stories, although seemingly unconnected, have in common that they narrate a form of destruction. It features excellent performances in all segments.
Directed by Damián Szifron, the film is produced by Pedro Almodóvar, Agustín Almodóvar and Hugo Sigman. It is reminiscent of some of Quentin Tarantino's films featuring absurd, laugh-out-loud violence or more recently, Beef, the terrific series that deals with cartoonish revenge, but at its core addresses issues such as depression and interpersonal relationships but without sacrificing entertainment. Because of the violent scenes, Wild Tales is not recommended for young children.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about ways to handle frustrations. How can you process conflict situations with others in a healthy way? Which characters handle their emotions well?
They can also talk about the use of violence to achieve an end. Did the film affect the way you perceive violence? Can intense violence create a deeper emotional connection between the audience and the stories? Does it realistically show the consequences of violence?
If it were your turn to live through the situations that Relatos Salvajes poses, what decisions would you make? Do you think those decisions might lead to different outcomes?
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