The Idea of a Lake (2016)

The Idea of a Lake (2016) poster

Inès, a professional photographer, decides to complete a book she is working on before she gives birth to her first child. This photography project, related to the memories of her childhood, always brings her back to the same place: the family home in southern Argentina that shaped her youth and forged her character. It also contains the only photo Inès still has of her with her father, before he disappeared as a victim of the military dictatorship. This photo is the starting point of a jigsaw puzzle of fragmentary memories about the relationships Inès had with her mother and her brother.

Director: Milagros Mumenthaler
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 79 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Gabriel Sandru
Editing: Gion-Reto Killias
Production: Alina Film, Ruda Cine, RTS, INCAA
Country: Argentina, Qatar, Switzerland
Language: Español
Original Language: es

Keywords

family relationships, woman director

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Idea of a Lake about?
Inès, a professional photographer, decides to complete a book she is working on before she gives birth to her first child. This photography project, related to the memories of her childhood, always brings her back to the same place: the family home in southern Argentina that shaped her youth and forged her character. It also contains the only photo Inès still has of her with her father, before he disappeared as a victim of the military dictatorship. This photo is the starting point of a jigsaw puzzle of fragmentary memories about the relationships Inès had with her mother and her brother.
Who directed The Idea of a Lake?
The Idea of a Lake was directed by Milagros Mumenthaler.
Who stars in The Idea of a Lake?
The Idea of a Lake stars Carla Crespo, Rosario Bléfari, Malena Moiron, Juan Barberini, Juan Bautista Greppi.
How long is The Idea of a Lake?
The Idea of a Lake has a runtime of 1h 19m (79 minutes).
What genre is The Idea of a Lake?
The Idea of a Lake is a Drama film.
Where was The Idea of a Lake produced?
The Idea of a Lake was produced in Argentina, Qatar, Switzerland.