Suffocation (2018)
After getting out of jail, where she learned to care for the sick, Alma, an albino woman, is determined to recover at any cost something much more important than her own freedom. In order to do so, Alma must spend her nights taking care of Clemente, a hypochondriac compulsively obsessed with avoiding sudden death. Their relationship moves through suspicion, fear and compassion to tenderness and love.
Director: Kenya Marquez
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date: October 23, 2018
Cast
- Johana Fragoso Blendl - Alma
- Enrique Arreola - Clemente
- Mónica del Carmen - Conchita
- Raúl Briones - El Bernie
- Lety Gómez - Yola (abuela)
- Mauricio Isaac
- Martha Claudia Moreno
- Azul Magaña Muñiz - Azul
Screenplay
- Kenya Marquez (Screenplay)
- Alfonso Suárez (Screenplay)
Music: Fernando Arias
Cinematography: Javier Morón
Country: Mexico
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Themes
The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds, Crushing Despair and the Void, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness
Keywords
mexico city, mexico, poverty, ex-con, motherhood, nursing, mother daughter relationship, albinism
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Suffocation about?
- After getting out of jail, where she learned to care for the sick, Alma, an albino woman, is determined to recover at any cost something much more important than her own freedom. In order to do so, Alma must spend her nights taking care of Clemente, a hypochondriac compulsively obsessed with avoiding sudden death. Their relationship moves through suspicion, fear and compassion to tenderness and love.
- Who directed Suffocation?
- Suffocation was directed by Kenya Marquez.
- Who stars in Suffocation?
- Suffocation stars Johana Fragoso Blendl, Enrique Arreola, Mónica del Carmen, Raúl Briones, Lety Gómez, Mauricio Isaac.
- How long is Suffocation?
- Suffocation has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is Suffocation?
- Suffocation is a Drama film.
- Where was Suffocation produced?
- Suffocation was produced in Mexico.
- What are the themes of Suffocation?
- The themes of Suffocation include: The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds, Crushing Despair and the Void, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness.