Fatshimetrie, the leading magazine for cinema, highlights the latest work by Brazilian director Karim Aïnouz: “Motel Destino”. This incandescent film draws its inspiration from a post-war story to explore a love triangle in the Brazilian hinterland of Ceara. Karim Aïnouz, back in his native region, immerses us in the intimacy of broken characters, in search of redemption and with morally ambiguous contours.
The interest of “Motel Destino” also lies in the way in which the #MeToo movement has influenced the director’s work. Karim Aïnouz, known for his film “Firebrand, the Queen’s Gambit”, looks back on the evolution of his male characters, discarding stereotypes of domination for a more complex and realistic representation.
The interview granted by Karim Aïnouz to Fatshimetrie highlights the political impact on artistic creation, particularly in Brazil. The Bolsonaro years have indeed marked a difficult period for cinema and culture in general, with funding cancelled and heavy ideological pressure. Lula’s rise to power has allowed some subsidies to be restored, but also serves as a reminder of the constant threats weighing on the creative world.
In a context where culture is often perceived as an enemy by certain political spheres, Karim Aïnouz’s testimony resonates as a call for resistance and perseverance. “Motel Destino” thus stands out not only as a committed and poetic film, but also as a symbol of the vitality of artistic creation in the face of the headwinds of history.