Elena

A quiet, tense chamber piece that weighs grief against mercy, leaving a heavy emotional residue.

Directed by

Jesus Reyes

Starring

Benilda Llorente, Álvaro Castellanos, Cristian Camilo García

Overview

Elena finds a wounded paramilitary soldier and decides to help him. While recuperating at her house, he confesses that his unit recently killed her son. Despite the shock, she still helps him to escape before the guerrillas find him.

How it feels

Tense, melancholic, dark and earnest. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Grief, morality, war, betrayal

Content

Mild violence, gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

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