changing the meaning of rain?
Well, although it seems this message board is far from over-used, I was hoping that some of you filmfanatics could tell me if you agree on this:
In most films rain is used to express negative sentiments or at least to give a dramatic touch to a certain scene. Do you feel that Vengo tries to turn the wheel of this view by 180 degrees?
During the whole film, as Caco is trying to more or less 'solve' the existing problem (he is not really solving it: he is trying to escape it by hiding in partying and drinking -which is clearly expressed when he says: "let's talk about something else...") there are several hints to the weather. Soon it will rain, what will be good for the earth.
When the rain finally comes, it comes with Caco's death. As the rain is good for the land, Caco's death is good for all he tried to stand up for. So both the rain and Caco's death serve the wellbeing of all around.
It would be funny if this is Gatlif's idea as the andalusian people ALWAYS talk about the weather. (and in my experience they actually always deny the late rain, coming up with frases as the water will be good for the earth as it never rains...) :-)
La mar dará a cada uno una nueva esperanza. Como el dormir le da sueños...