And the knots to be solved are several, in this claustrophobic story, post-nuke, where the director tries (and reach) the sensational hit, pushing the limits. Apart from flaunting too much this aspect, Minter balance all with an excellent realization thanks to a huge and long experience in the field, started very young. Aesthetically " We Are the Flesh " is a charming film in which photography and set play an important part, as (especially) the excellent hand of the director able to achieve all the goals, often changing style and speed.
Freedom of interpretation, therefore, for the audience, but it is inevitable to think that Minter wants to underline the growing violence of society, the role of sex and probably considering the scene of a soldier and the latest images, criticizing Mexico's current situation. Sex, death, incest, cannibalism, all packed in few places and delivered into the hands of only three main characters played masterfully by Noé Hernandez, Maria Evoli and Diego Gamaliel. The first is a well-known name of the Mexican cinema accompanying with Gabino Rodriguez, another famous name here in a small part that lead the two young co-stars.
Mariano Hernandez plays a man who lives alone in a place destroyed by something or someone. Another world, with other rules. One day two boys (Maria Evoli and Diego Gamaliel) come into this place and begin with the man a strange relationship. Hernandez discover their deepest feelings, he teaches them sex and shows violence.
Nothing is hidden to the viewer including explicit sex scenes, but the director is certain that his film is "Pop" and that should be televised.
A bit 'presumptuous Minter, but undoubtedly he has a great talent.