Gloria

This is exactly the kind of film you might chance on while channel surfing in a European hotel and find yourself absorbed by, even though there are no subtitles.

The soaring motivational message here wouldn’t be clipped by a little interior conflict on either side, but “Gloria!” is all about chasing the highest of high notes.

...it thrives when the director's own imagination is reflected in less obvious, lighter, and more daring decisions...However, it flattens out in its most solemn passages, which render it empty, monotonous, and predictable. [Full review in Spanish]

...the film is powerful, yet tender; rough, but cheerful; tragic, but optimistic. A blend that's hard to resist. [Full review in Spanish]