Recently, Kenzaburo Oe wrote an article about how intrinsically disrespectful of the memory of the nuclear bomb’s victims it was for Japan to keep developing nuclear power
Month: March 2011
Madrid: Art, flamenco & beautiful gardens
Looking for a favorite painting at Prado Museum and falling in love with Madrid, the Retiro gardens, the nightlife and the flamenco spirit.
RAUL at Punta del Este Film Festival; cinema & pastoral bliss
When my friend Sergio, who was organizing the Fest told me that our preview was going to be shown at Fundacion Atchugarry, I didn’t think much of it. I had never heard of the place, though the prospect of it being en route to beautiful Jose Ignacio and in the middle of the country sounded very appealing.
IBIZA, a schizophrenic paradise
Whichever form of the paradise may fit your taste, the island of Ibiza, famous for its discos and pumping party scene, remains a paradise for all. An account of my trips and evolving perceptions of it from 1997 till today.
Las Toscas, Uruguay: Childhood memories and the smell of the summer
Sometimes, when you have been going to a place your whole life, you tend to take it for granted. There is a tiny beach spot on Uruguay´s Golden coast where I spent all of my childood summers.
Couchsurfing & filmmaking: In Finland with Tanja´s family
Meet the delightful Tanja and the family that hosted us during the shooting of our film in beautiful summertime Finland for a true Finnish experience.
Cordillera de los Andes (Poem written on a plane over the Andes, Nov. 2000)
A surprisingly political poem of looking at a mountain range. (En route to Cuba)
Livorno; when Random Renato took us to Pisa
The only reason that small, dull Livorno is even on the map is because it is the closest maritime access to both Florence and Pisa.