2001 | Argentina, Spain, France | Fiction

La ciénaga (The Swamp)

  • Spanish French, English 103 mins
  • Director | Lucrecia Martel
  • Writer | Lucrecia Martel
  • Producer | Lita Stantic

STATUS: Released

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In Salta, Northern Argentina, Mecha and her family’s holiday is coming to an end under the relentless February heat. Time becomes distended, punctuated by naps around the stagnant water of the pool, visits from cousins and the children playing war in the jungle. A muted tension and a series of incidents slowly begin to disrupt the family order.

Decay Bourgeoisie Malaise Heatwave Family
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