A part

While looking after a friend’s house, Vladimir (a young Colombian) wakes up one morning to find a gigantic stone sitting on the terrace, next to the pool. He has no idea where it came from. Disturbed and intrigued, he calls Cecilia (his ex-partner), who is pregnant with her new partner’s child, to help him figure out what to do. A part is an independent element that can be considered or included within a whole. It can also be a person or group that stands in opposition to another in a discussion or in a war. It might be a brief exchange, or perhaps just any place. This is a story that begins early in the morning. A rock appeared on the terrace. A giant rock. Miguel calls his ex-girlfriend and asks for help. But this is only a part.

Directed by Ignacio Sánchez Mestre, A part leans on a strong ensemble — Vladimir Durán, Cecilia Rainero, Claudio Kustin — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 2013.