La Ciénaga (2001)
Amid the sweltering summer heat in northern Argentina, two middle-class families retreat to a crumbling country estate and a modest townhouse, where strained relationships, simmering tensions, and the presence of children and servants quietly expose the fractures of family life. Between idle days, gossip, and unspoken desires, the boundaries of class, tradition, and faith are reflected in their everyday interactions.
Director: Lucrecia Martel
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 101 min
Release Date: April 12, 2001
Cast
- Mercedes Morán - Tali
- Graciela Borges - Mecha
- Martín Adjemián - Gregorio
- Leonora Balcarce - Verónica
- Silvia Baylé - Mercedes
- Sofia Bertolotto - Momi
- Juan Cruz Bordeu - José
- Noelia Bravo Herrera - Agustina
- Maria Micol Ellero - Mariana
- Daniel Valenzuela - Rafael
Screenplay
- Lucrecia Martel (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Hugo Colace
Editing: Santiago Ricci
Production: Wanda Visión, Cuatro Cabezas, 4k Films, TS Productions
Country: Argentina, France, Spain
Language: Español
Box Office: $103,215
Original Language: es
Themes
Social Commentary and Reflection
Keywords
argentina, racism, summer, drunk, racial prejudice, racial stereotype, woman director, bad parenting, sweaty, lazy
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is La Ciénaga about?
- Amid the sweltering summer heat in northern Argentina, two middle-class families retreat to a crumbling country estate and a modest townhouse, where strained relationships, simmering tensions, and the presence of children and servants quietly expose the fractures of family life. Between idle days, gossip, and unspoken desires, the boundaries of class, tradition, and faith are reflected in their everyday interactions.
- Who directed La Ciénaga?
- La Ciénaga was directed by Lucrecia Martel.
- Who stars in La Ciénaga?
- La Ciénaga stars Mercedes Morán, Graciela Borges, Martín Adjemián, Leonora Balcarce, Silvia Baylé, Sofia Bertolotto.
- How long is La Ciénaga?
- La Ciénaga has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- What genre is La Ciénaga?
- La Ciénaga is a Drama film.
- How much did La Ciénaga gross?
- La Ciénaga grossed $103,215 worldwide.
- Where was La Ciénaga produced?
- La Ciénaga was produced in Argentina, France, Spain.
- What are the themes of La Ciénaga?
- The themes of La Ciénaga include: Social Commentary and Reflection.