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Tótem

Directed by Lila Avilés
Mexico, Denmark, France
2023
95 mins

Tótem is a choral film about life. Seven-year-old Sol spends the day at her grandfather’s home, helping her aunts Nuri and Alejandra with the preparations for a surprise party they are throwing for Sol’s father, Tonatiuh.

As daylight fades, a strange and chaotic atmosphere takes over, shattering the bonds that hold a family together. Sol will come to understand that her world is about to change dramatically, embracing the essence of letting go and cherishing the breath of life.

  • Year
    2023
  • Country
    Mexico, Denmark, France
  • Language
    Spanish
  • Premiere Status
    Florida Premiere
  • Director
    Lila Avilés
  • Cast
    Naíma Sentíes, Marisol Gasé, Saori Gurza
  • Writer
    Lila Avilés
  • Cinematographer
    Diego Tenorio
  • Editor
    Omar Guzmán
  • Genre
    Drama
  • Theme
    Drama, Directed by Women

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