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La Ciénaga

La Ciénaga

6,9 /10 (163 Votes)
2001 ES 101 min

Overview

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.

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Release date

12/04/2001

Votes

163

Popularity

2.6

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Status

Released

Language

ES

Runtime

101 min

Revenue

$103,215

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CinemaSerf

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