Short film

Bar imperial

2001 · 20 min

A tense, claustrophobic character study that quietly turns the mirror on its stubborn protagonist.

Overview: José, a racist conservative, feels invaded when he hears hip-hop music in his parochial tango bar; an internal conflict ensues, and he realizes that he is the true outsider.
How it feels: Tense, melancholic and satirical. Slow-burning and needs your attention.
About: Identity, race, isolation, class
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Full breakdown

Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
race
isolation
class
music
Places: workplace
big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none