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If you are looking for a fast-paced, plot-heavy drama, this isn’t it. Esteros moves at the pace of the swamp—slow, deliberate, sometimes languid. The middle section can feel repetitive, as Matías oscillates between longing and denial one too many times.

We meet Matías and Jerónimo as ten-year-old boys in the eponymous wetlands of Esteros del Iberá in Corrientes, Argentina. Jerónimo, the local boy fascinated with biology and lizards, is eccentric, free, and uninhibited. Matías, the visitor from the city (Buenos Aires), is more reserved but equally curious. Their friendship is immediate and tactile—the kind of bond formed during endless, humid summer days of swimming, exploring, and sleeping side-by-side.

For travelers planning to visit the Esteros in 2016 or beyond, getting there is easier than ever. The nearest international airport is located in Posadas, Misiones, which offers flights to major Argentine cities like Buenos Aires and Córdoba. From Posadas, visitors can rent a car or take a bus to reach the Esteros, which are approximately 200 kilometers away. Esteros -2016-

Let the esteros wash over you. You won’t regret it.

In 'Esteros', When Intolerant Society Pushes, Love Pushes Back If you are looking for a fast-paced, plot-heavy

Unearthing the Past: A Look Back at " Esteros " (2016) Released in 2016, the Argentine-Brazilian film (directed by Papu Curotto) emerged as a poignant standout in contemporary Latin American queer cinema . Rather than focusing solely on the individual struggle of coming out, the film dives deep into the complex nuances of shared history, childhood bonds, and the magnetic pull of first love. The Plot: A Journey from Innocence to Introspection

The acting is wonderfully natural. The young actors (Parada and Finardi Niz) capture the awkward, electric thrill of first discovery without a hint of exploitation. As adults, Ignacio Rogers (Matías) is a masterclass in repressed longing—his body is tense, his words clipped, hiding behind a polite smile and a girlfriend he clearly doesn't love. Esteban Masturini’s Jerónimo is his perfect foil: open, earthy, comfortable in his own skin and sexuality. Their chemistry is palpable in every stolen glance and hesitant touch. We meet Matías and Jerónimo as ten-year-old boys

★★★½ (3.5/5)