Heli
Dir: Amat Escalante
2013
****
Heli is brutality and beauty fed by anger and passion. Amat Escalante wants the viewer to take notice, understand and share the anger. Protest songs are few and far between these days, film is the modern and most effective medium and this is the perfect example why. It's very hard to watch at times but the violence always serves a purpose and is never gratuitous. The finger is pointed in both directions though as Amat Escalante highlights the dangers of naivety as well as corruption. The visuals are impeccable which only go to highlight the films important but shocking scenes. A brave and bold message that deserves to be seen and duly applauded.