Carmita (2013)
Nearly half a century ago, Carmen Ignarra arrived to Mexico after leaving behind her Cuban homeland, in the hopes of becoming the greatest Caribbean actress in Hollywood. But the American dream tur- ned out to be more difficult than she’d thought, and her brief initial success was followed by a slow, painful decline. Today, at 80, the woman who was once Cuba’s most beautiful actress lives totally forgotten in an old mansion in Monterrey. There she survives thanks to her tenants—strange men who she is constantly blaming for mysterious thefts and disappearances. Laura, a young woman also from the Caribbean, arrives at the mansion to work as an assistant in cleaning and housekeeping. With her she brings a video camera and the secret intention of making a documentary about the diva. Together they talk about the past, about wasted talent and lost loves.
Cast
- Carmen Ignarra - Herself
- Laura Amelia Guzmán - Herself
- Israel Cárdenas - Himself
Screenplay
- Israel Cárdenas (Screenplay)
- Laura Amelia Guzmán (Screenplay)
Keywords
memory, filmmaking, portrait, woman director
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Carmita about?
- Nearly half a century ago, Carmen Ignarra arrived to Mexico after leaving behind her Cuban homeland, in the hopes of becoming the greatest Caribbean actress in Hollywood. But the American dream tur- ned out to be more difficult than she’d thought, and her brief initial success was followed by a slow, painful decline. Today, at 80, the woman who was once Cuba’s most beautiful actress lives totally forgotten in an old mansion in Monterrey. There she survives thanks to her tenants—strange men who she is constantly blaming for mysterious thefts and disappearances. Laura, a young woman also from the Caribbean, arrives at the mansion to work as an assistant in cleaning and housekeeping. With her she brings a video camera and the secret intention of making a documentary about the diva. Together they talk about the past, about wasted talent and lost loves.
- Who directed Carmita?
- Carmita was directed by Laura Amelia Guzmán, Israel Cárdenas.
- Who stars in Carmita?
- Carmita stars Carmen Ignarra, Laura Amelia Guzmán, Israel Cárdenas.
- How long is Carmita?
- Carmita has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Carmita?
- Carmita is a Documentary film.
- Where was Carmita produced?
- Carmita was produced in Mexico, Argentina.