Sinopsis(1)
The poignant story of three children in a city jail in the Visayas region of the Philippines. Rain is a welcome gift for Tony, Diosel and Bunso. It means that they get the chance to have a shower in the prison courtyard and wash their clothes. But if the rain doesn’t stop in the evening, it becomes impossible to sleep because the roof leaks and everything gets drenched. Tony, Diosel and Bunso have to share a room with 160 other children and teenagers in a prison that lacks nearly everything. In the next room are adult prisoners: criminals convicted of rape, murder or drug dealing. Tony is thirteen, Diosel and Bunso are only eleven. Everyday, they struggle to survive in jail. They are used to fighting as they grew up in the slums amongst violence and misery. Their often neglected and overwhelmed parents see prison as a welcome educational system for their children. In the sub-human world of the city jail, the children speak about their life and their dreams with a rare mix of childhood innocence and the cunning of little criminals; despair and hope of a better future. (DOK.fest München)
(más)Reseñas (1)
Bunso: The Youngest definitely has its strong moments. For example, the filmmaker's visit to the parent's house is one of those unforgettable moments. But apart from that, there is only one other (and that is also the end credit scene), the rest is rather uninteresting. Which, given the importance of the subject matter, is an almost reprehensible waste of a good subject. Mainly the unusual home video format is to blame. According to some, it contributes to the intimacy of the movie. Although I have the exact opposite feeling, this document has to be recommended. Not because of its cinematic qualities, but because it draws attention to a burning issue. And Carolino is really good at that.
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