Lake Tahoe begins when Juan crashes their family car into a post. He desperately tries to have it fixed. His encounters with the sleepy town’s citizens are at the fore of this black comedy. He meets a kung fu fanatic, a frustrated rock band vocalist, and an old man living alone with his dog. Lake Tahoe has a consistent signature style. For each frame, the shots are taken from a single angle that cuts through the next scene or fades to black. The plot unfolds slowly but with such delicateness and understatement. It is only until the end that we find out why he is too desperate to fix the crashed family car. For more movie reviews, go to www.pixelatedpopcorn.blogspot.com.
When the reason for the movie’s title is revealed at the end, it becomes apparent that the young man who crashed his vehicle has been searching for something far more important than car parts. Innovative and ponderous, Lake Tahoe may be an endurance test for some, but give it a chance – it may find a home in your soul.
We screened this at AFI FEST and premiered his first movie DUCK SEASON! love this filmmaker - can't wait to see more.