By creating one of the most beautiful films in 2005, Brazilian director Fernando Meirelles presents a genuine and satisfying movie experience. The title “The Constant Gardener” refers to diplomat Justin Quayle’s love of gardening, but he leaves his hobby behind when his wife, the politically devoted Tessa, is found murdered in the Kenyan desert. After some uncertainty in their relationship, she left with a good friend, the doctor Arnold Blum, whom is immediately suspected for the crime. Justin has his doubts about the doctor’s involvement in the tragedy, however when he starts researching the circumstances, evidence of an affair between Tessa and Arnold surfaces.
The idealistic Tessa has been deeply involved with improving the health of the Kenyan people. Through her political work in the country, she has acquired information about the pharmaceutical industry abusing the locals – information which she has kept to herself to avoid involving her husband. The two of them are complete opposites, and in her absence the reserved and passive Quayle realises he will have to act if he wants to preserve the values Tessa was fighting for.
The Constant Gardener (2005)
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Charlize Theron in black latex. I think that sums up this movie pretty much. Fans of the