The Retiree

Jairo Boisier Olave's The Retiree (Chile, 2011) - The fixed camera of "The Retiree" adds to the sense of time's stoppage in the prodigal protag's hometown, but helmer Jairo Boisier fills his debut with so much humanity and charm that few, apart from keen observers, will take notice. Shot on a minuscule budget yet perfectly suited to the bigscreen, the pic tells of a woman's return to the sticks and her struggle to move forward with her life when everyone around her is blocked. Thesped with nuance and aplomb, "The Retiree" will delight fest auds and could generate streaming traffic provided the word gets out. 2012ROTic. RATING: 7