August Evening

Be patient. Be very, very patient. That's the recommended mantra for watching "August Evening," a poignant film filled with ample rewards for those who submit to its leisurely pace and gentle observations. Writer-director-editor Chris Eska has turned a simple story of family bonds and immigrant hardships into a kind of mini-saga that quietly yet vividly sweeps us into its well-drawn characters' plainly [...] Vai alla recensione »

Pedro Castaneda was installing wireless computer networks in San Antonio when he met a young filmmaker named Chris Eska, who asked him to be in his first movie, “August Evening” (Sept. 5). Mr. Castaneda hesitated, but after reading the script and consulting his family, he said yes. Considering that Mr. Eska was offering the leading role to a novice in his 50s, it’s hard to say who was taking the greater [...] Vai alla recensione »

A film of noble intentions that eventually wears out its welcome, “August Evening” explores the strained family ties among illegal immigrants from Mexico and their children living in various parts of Texas. The first feature by Chris Eska, who wrote, directed and edited, it won Pedro Castaneda a nomination for best actor at the 2008 Spirit Awards as well as the John Cassavetes Award for best feature [...] Vai alla recensione »