The Maid…Hide Your Cats!
THE MAID (“LA NANA”) (2009/IN THEATERS) is one to catch, if it comes to a theater near you. Catalina Saavedra’s fabulous portrayal of the family maid, Raquel (affectionately known as Raqu), in an upscale Chilean family won her a Special Jury Prize for Acting at this year’s Sundance. The movie itself (by director Sebastián Silva) won the Grand Jury Prize for World Cinema—the equivalent of Best Foreign Feature—also at Sundance—and has garnered other awards in its home turf. The movie is funny and poignant at the same time– the main character’s passive-aggressive behavior will definitely make you laugh and shake your head simultaneously. Be sure to stay to the end to see the two Nana’s to whom the film is dedicated. Suggested pairing for a fabulous and also funny contrast: LIVE-IN MAID (“Cama Adentro,” Argentina, 2004)
Grade: A. Highly recommended.
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