Futuro Beach is a Brazil/Germany co-production and takes place in Brazil [on the beach] and in Germany [urban winter]. Donato is a lifeguard who is unable to save the life of a young German Motocross rider who gets pulled under at a very dangerous beach. Donato then falls for the other Motocross rider, Konrad who he does save. Konrad needs to return to Germany and Donato follows him abruptly leaving his life behind. Soon Donato tires of the winter but can't make himself leave. All this setup is really superfluous to this gorgeously shot tome poem of love, loss, responsibility and family. It is quite erotic so be forewarned.
Winds of August is also a lovely tone poem also filmed in Brazil. There is little in the way of story other than the bizarre activities of the locals. But there is lots of lovely skin, a crazy soundtrack and beautiful Brazil.
Lake Los Angeles also lacks the narrative arc but does have a bit more story but I found that uninteresting. It is shot at Lake Los Angeles in NW LA County and desolate winter desert strewn with the ruins of so many dreams is the back drop for two lost souls destined to find each other.
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