The Magnetic Tree () is a Chilean Spanish co-produced film written and directed by Isabel de Ayguavives and filmed in Chile.The Magnetic tree at Cineuropa Cineuropa.org retrieved on November 18, 2014 The Magnetic Tree is Isabel de Ayguavives' debut feature film.
The film premiered at the 2013 San Sebastián International Film Festival.
Plot Bruno, a young immigrant, returns to Chile from Germany after a long absence and stays with his cousins in the countryside. The family is gathered to bid farewell to their house, which is about to be sold. During their stay, they visit a local curiosity that Bruno remembers fondly - the "Magnetic Tree". The tree has a mysterious magnetic force so powerful that it can pull cars towards itself.
As the family spends time together, they engage in free and open conversations that reveal the complex emotions that come with familial relationships.
Cast Andrés Gertrúdix Catalina Saavedra Manuela Martelli Gonzalo Robles Juan Pablo Larenas Daniel Alcaíno Edgardo Bruna Lisette Lastra
Production The movie is a Chilean-Spanish production by Dos Treinta y Cinco P.C, Parox, and Instituto de la Cinematografía y de las Artes Audiovisuales .
Awards San Sebastian Film Festival Nominated: Kutxa – New Director AwardThe Magnetic Tree (EN) 2013 Festival Internacional de cine de Donostia-San Sebastián, retrieved on November 18, 2014
Reception The film had generally positive reception. Twitchfilm review: "The strongest element of the movie, written and directed by Isabel de Ayguavives, is how it manages to recreate that feeling of a family reunion, specially when it comes to Chile."Twitchfilm review (EN) Jaime Grijalba Gomez, Twitchfilm 2013, retrieved on November 18, 2014 Cineuropa review: "Ayguavives has created a mosaic of different situations that combine to form a subtle reflection on that damned nostalgia that can sometimes end up weighing down too heavily on us."Cineuropa review (EN) ineuropa.org retrieved on November 18, 2014 The Hollywood Reporter: “Lively and intimate, it's a film made by someone whose interest in and compassion for her people is deep and forgiving.” Jonathan Holland, The Hollywood Reporter.The Hollywood reporter review (EN) Jonathan Holland, The Hollywood, March 3, 2013, retrieved on November 18, 2014
References
External links The Magnetic Tree Official webpage