'One Hundred Years of Solitude' ends unfinished

Gabriel García Márquez's classic novel "One Hundred Years of Solitude" was adapted into a TV series by Netflix with care and attention. The work scored points thanks to its respect for the original work and convincing acting that took viewers on the tragic journey of the Buendía family.

One Hundred Years of Solitude (International title: One Hundred Years of Solitude ) is a project that caused a stir when it was Netflix Production was announced in 2019. This is the first television adaptation of the literary masterpiece of the same name by Gabriel García Márquez - the great Colombian writer who won the Nobel Prize in 1982.

With its massive content and complex structure, Márquez's novel is considered by experts to be "unfilmable". Therefore, most of the audience is curious and anxiously waiting for the release of the television version after six years of publication.

The project, which received support and advice from the writer's family, was filmed entirely in Colombia with Colombian actors and was in Spanish.

Tragedy lasts for generations

The film takes viewers to the fictional town of Macondo in Colombia - where the events in the original take place.

The story begins when two cousins José Arcadio Buendía (Marco González) and Úrsula Iguarán (Susana Morales) fall in love and want to get married, but their parents object.

The events that happened continuously made both of them decide to leave their families and villages to set out in search of a new land. They and some people wandered for many years and stopped at a riverside town, declaring this would be their new “paradise”, a place they named Macondo.

Since then, generations of the Buendía family have been tormented and haunted by various tragedies, going through periods of prosperity and decline, and finally falling into isolation and despair.

José Arcadio Buendía (Marco González) leads a group of people leaving their families and homeland.

Season One series consists of eight episodes, each about an hour long, directed by two directors, Alex García López and Laura Mora. In which, Alex García López has made many famous series such as The Witcher , The Punisher, Cowboy Bebop, Daredevil ...

The first episodes give viewers a clear view of the development of Macondo from its inception. Over the years, the more crowded and bustling the place became, the more it became the object of scrutiny and threats from various factions.

The story is a fantasy story set in a fictional land in South America many decades ago. However, the audience can easily recognize some issues that are still very close to the present, such as family conflicts and differences between generations.

Through the story of the Buendía family, the film also delves into human loneliness, helplessness before fate, and social injustice in Latin America...

Investment production stage

Before the series premiered, the story was written by Gabriel García Márquez The creation has been brought to the big screen a few times as 100 Years of Solitude (1981) or Farewell to the Ark (1984). However, the works have not been able to fully capture the magnitude of the original.

The TV adaptation is notable for being one of the most expensive projects Netflix has ever invested in. The meticulous attention to detail that went into every stage of production transformed Macondo into a vibrant world , creating a film that is not only visually stunning but also deeply emotional and meaningful.

From costumes, props to art design, everything is carefully crafted to be true to the original while creating a unique film. The wild natural elements mixed with Latin American cultural details create a world that is both familiar and surreal, reflecting the magical realism of the original novel.

The Buendía family home is also meticulously designed. Every corner of the house is recreated with vitality, from the living room, kitchen to the garden, creating a lively space for viewers.

Captivating performance

The cast in the film are not too famous but act naturally and attractively. They do not handle characters in an exaggerated way like some South American or Latin films, but choose a gentle, natural style of acting.

The two characters José Arcadio and Úrsula are played by different actors, corresponding to each stage of maturity. However, the actors' smooth transformations help the characters appear vividly as if they stepped out of the pages of a book.

The acting of the cast is very convincing.

Susana Morales plays the young Úrsula, bringing freshness while Marleyda Soto portrays the old Úrsula, depicting depth and maturity through life events.

Likewise, both Marco González and Diego Vásquez have plenty of interesting moments, successfully portraying a somewhat eccentric character like José Arcadio.

When launched, One Hundred Years of Solitude received a "shower" of praise from critics. Telegraph rated the film 5/5 stars, scoring points for its investment in production and faithfully reflecting the spirit of the original novel. Writer Judy Berman of Time The film breathes new life into Gabriel García Márquez's timeless masterpiece.

Season one of One Hundred Years of Solitude ended in an unfinished story. The story of the Buendías family still leaves many big questions for viewers. However, Netflix still has no information about the release date of the next season, which is also the final season of the series.

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