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From YourSITE.com conejo en la luna
Writing and directing Rabbit on the Moon is influenced and enhanced by my own European-Mexican-American experience. I am Mexican (Mexico City), my wife is German and my kids are trilingual (Spanish, German, English). Since the year 2000 we have lived in Germany and before this we lived for several years in Los Angeles. It appears to be commonplace when referring to the subject of corruption and its association with politics that the general consensus is to link such activities with Latin American, Middle East, Asian or African countries. Few people recognize the fact that millions of dirty or stolen dollars come to European banks with the help of European politicians and bankers. This is the other side of corruption; the darker side which is rarely mentioned or assumed. In this instance, the story of Rabbit on the Moon highlights this situation and is a realistic and critical view of national and global corruption. The narrative’s approach utilizes the classical elements of the thriller genre. Mexico provides the perfect setting for such an adventure. Mexican authorities are experienced in nurturing allegiances and partnerships with criminals. The problem is that some authorities are themselves criminals and as such are able to commit any crime. They have a license to act illegally, we could say. This is why a character like Antonio is fearful when he knows that the Under Attorney General is on his trail. In desperation, Antonio takes up the illegal offer of his good friend and lawyer and flees to England before it is too late. He knows that he has a greater chance of survival in a foreign country than hiding in a remote Mexican town. Subsequently, the journey which Julie is forced to take into a psychological minefield, illustrates the antiheroism of our female lead. There are no climaxing scenes where “boy saves girl” or vice versa. Our antiheros are just that; regular people trapped in a hostile world. The corrupt and unlawful Mexican state whose influence extends to the UK, bypassing the usually strict and typically British attitudes and laws, is a big contrast to the British government. The UK angle of the story shows the sophistication of another kind of corruption, where the main issue is not the money but the power of politics. Two worlds with two different means of existence but with a common goal: survival - which is why Rabbit on the Moon’s ending is a la Casablanca. © Copyright 2003 by YourSITE.com |
