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La Ciénaga

2001 · 101 min · Director: Lucrecia Martel

La Ciénaga (2001) is a drama film, directed by Lucrecia Martel. It stars Mercedes Morán and Graciela Borges. It holds a mirror to racism and the struggle for freedom. The 101-minute film holds an audience score of 6.9/10.

What La Ciénaga Is About

A suffocating summer in northern Argentina. An older woman, drunk as usual, falls among broken glasses beside a stagnant pool, and the film opens on that sound. Two related families move between a decaying country house and a modest place in town, the children run loose, a gun is lying around, and contempt for the servants is not concealed at all. Martel's first feature builds no plot. It records the sound of something rotting: thunder, ice in glasses, dogs, a distant accident on the radio.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is La Ciénaga about?

A suffocating summer in northern Argentina. An older woman, drunk as usual, falls among broken glasses beside a stagnant pool, and the film opens on that sound.

Where can I watch La Ciénaga?

La Ciénaga is available to watch on digital platforms such as HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, Apple TV Store. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is La Ciénaga?

La Ciénaga runs for 101 minutes (1h 41m).

When did La Ciénaga come out?

La Ciénaga was released in 2001.

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.

What is La Ciénaga's rating?

La Ciénaga holds 7.0/10 on IMDb and 6.9/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 73 out of 100.

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