Director: Barney Elliot
Cast: Stephen Dorff, Alberto
Ammaman, David Strathrin, Carlos Bardem
Despite exploring the
corrosive relationship between modern South American nation states
and giant American financial corporations, “Oliver's Deal” is one
of the most emotionally raw and character-driven stories I have seen
so far at Cannes. At the center of the plot is the privileged Upper
West Side born and bred Oliver, who is trying to secure a number of
valuable Peruvian bonds for an American financial institution. While
that may seem about as entertaining as watching paint dry, the story
pivots between Arthur and a number of working-class Peruvians,
developing several complex characters in realistic ways. An
emotionally compelling and highly intelligent screenplay help drive
several different story lines to a beautifully interconnected
conclusion that is perfectly portrayed by a stellar group of actors.
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