Two good films i watched this weekend.
#1 - Central Station (Brazil). Directed by Walter Salles. One of the films that lost to 'Life is Beautiful' in the final oscar race. The lead actress was just amazing. A small boy and a old woman try to find the boy's dad. Very moving. Superbly shot too.
#2 - Baran (Iran). Directed by Majid Majidi of 'Children of Heaven' fame. (Incidentally, this is one of the other films that lost to 'Life is Beautiful' in the oscar race. Lovely film on love. Simplicity is Majid's forte (have watched his three other films), and this film is yet another warm and poetic fare. And this was aired by MakkaL TV on Valentine's day :) And i think Lal-Meera's Rasathanthram took one or two cues from this film!