Drama,Romance,War
United Kingdom
Carla's Song is a 1996 British film directed by Ken Loach. The movie focuses on the story of George (Robert Carlyle), a bus driver from Glasgow who meets a Nicaraguan woman named Carla (Oyanka Cabezas). Carla is a refugee living in Glasgow who is haunted by the memories of the violent conflict in Nicaragua.
As George becomes increasingly drawn to Carla, he decides to travel with her to Nicaragua to help her confront her traumas and to learn more about the country's history. While in Nicaragua, George witnesses firsthand the devastating impact of the war on the country's people, and he becomes involved in the Sandinista revolution.
The movie explores themes of love, loss, and political ideology, and it was praised for its honest portrayal of the complex situation in Nicaragua during the 1980s. The film features powerful performances from both Robert Carlyle and Oyanka Cabezas, and it was critically acclaimed for its nuanced approach to the political themes at the heart of the story.
