Tótem

Showings

Coral Gables Art Cinema Fri, May 17 2:30 PM
Coral Gables Art Cinema Fri, May 17 4:45 PM
Coral Gables Art Cinema Sat, May 18 2:30 PM
Coral Gables Art Cinema Sun, May 19 3:30 PM
Coral Gables Art Cinema Mon, May 20 6:00 PM
Coral Gables Art Cinema Tue, May 21 5:00 PM
Coral Gables Art Cinema Wed, May 22 8:00 PM
Coral Gables Art Cinema Thu, May 23 6:00 PM
Film Info
Country:Mexico
Denmark
France
Release Year:2023
Runtime:95
Director:Lila Avilés
Language:English
Spanish
Format:2K DCP

Description

In a bustling Mexican household, seven-year-old Sol is swept up in a whirlwind of preparations for the birthday party for her father, Tona, led by her mother, aunts and other relatives. As the day goes on, building to an event both anticipated and dreaded, Sol begins to understand the gravity of the celebration this year and watches as her family does the same. This poignant and emotionally expansive film from Lila Avilés (The Chambermaid) cements her skill at directing dynamic, ensemble performances in her stunning sophomore effort.

 

"Tótem is one of those films about death that overflows with life, and it’s a testament to filmmaker Lila Avilés that this gentle drama never collapses under its own weight or lets sorrow fully take the wheel." —David Fear, Rolling Stone

 

"Avilés pulls you into the action with a depth and force of feeling." —Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times