- “7 Boxes” (2012) – This Paraguayan thriller follows the story of a 17-year-old wheelbarrow delivery boy who gets an opportunity to transport seven mysterious boxes without knowing the contents. As he delves deeper into the job, he finds himself in a dangerous situation.
- “The Heiresses” (2018) – Directed by Marcelo Martinessi, this drama film explores the life of Chela, an upper-class woman in Asunción, Paraguay, who starts to emerge from her shell after her partner is imprisoned. The movie delves into Chela’s personal growth in the face of economic difficulties.
- “Hamaca Paraguaya” (2006) – Directed by Paz Encina, this Paraguayan film portrays the daily life of an elderly couple living in isolation in the Paraguayan countryside during the Chaco War in the 1930s. It offers a contemplative and introspective look into their simple yet touching existence.
- “Miss Ameriguá” (2004) – A comedy-drama film set in Paraguay, “Miss Ameriguá” tells the story of a small Paraguayan town preparing for the local beauty pageant. Amidst the preparations, unexpected events unfold, providing a humorous commentary on society and cultural values.
- “The Gold Seekers” (2017) – This adventure-comedy film revolves around Manu, a 55-year-old retired prosecutor who, armed with an old map, embarks on a quest to find hidden treasures buried during the 1864 Paraguayan War. As he faces numerous challenges, the movie blends adventure, comedy, and Paraguay’s history.
- “I, the Supreme” by Augusto Roa Bastos: This renowned novel explores the dictatorship of José Gaspar Rodríguez de Francia through the perspective of a fictionalised version of the dictator himself.
- “El trueno entre las hojas” (Thunder Among the Leaves) by Augusto Roa Bastos: In this novel, Roa Bastos delves into the lives of indigenous people and peasants living in rural Paraguay, highlighting their struggles against poverty and oppression.
- “Sonidos de la tierra” (Sounds of the Earth) by Guido Rodríguez Alcalá: This novel revolves around the life of rural peasants during the Chaco War between Paraguay and Bolivia, capturing the social and political realities of the time.
- “Yo, el Supremo” (I, the Supreme) by Augusto Roa Bastos: Another novel by Roa Bastos, “Yo, el Supremo” provides a fictionalised account of the life of dictator José Gaspar Rodríguez de Francia, examining power and dictatorship in Paraguay.
- “La tirana” by Enrique Collar: This novel follows the life of a young girl who becomes a formidable dictator, exploring the consequences of absolute power and the struggle for liberation.
WANDERLIST: Paraguay in books and on film
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