IFF: Romantic comedy

By Katherine Monahan

The Danish film Superclasico is a romantic comedy set in Buenos Aires. 

Christian(Anders W. Berthelsen) is a middle-aged man in a serious slump, flirting with alcoholism as he pines for his runaway wife Anna (Paprika Steen)and watches his wine business go down the tube.  In a brave attempt to pull himself together, he flies to Buenos Aires to win his wife back, only to find her shacked up with a hot young soccer star. 

A seasoned, genuinely funny perspective on how powerless we are to control love, and a visually delightful tribute to the beauty and charm of Argentina, the award-winning Superclasico is a fun film to watch.  It features a tango-flavored soundtrack and great comedic performances.

Superclasico plays May 2 at the Cinemark Multicentro as part of Panamas International Film Festival.  For more information and trailers, go to Entertainment>films