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Las lloronas

2004 · 90 min

A somber, folklore-tinged family drama that drifts between dread and resilience, asking patience as it unfolds across generations.

Directed by
Lorena Villarreal
Genres
Fantasy, Drama, Horror
Starring
Tina Romero, Rosa María Bianchi, Magda Vizcaíno
Overview
"Las Lloronas" is an adaptation of the legend of "La Llorona"(Weeping Woman). It's based on the story of three generations of women within a Mexican familiy. Cursed by la llorona, these women fight to overcome the situations that arise by this. Through the struggles that these women face, they must eventually come to terms with destiny. "Las Lloronas" is a story of love, loss and triumph of the spirit, as well as the inner strength that each women has within.

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Directed by
Lorena Villarreal
Genres
Fantasy, Drama, Horror
Starring
Tina Romero, Rosa María Bianchi, Magda Vizcaíno
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Tone
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • eeriestrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • family
  • fate
  • grief
  • identity
  • survival
Places
  • home
  • small town
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • nonlinear
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror5
Humour1
Realism6
Romance3
Tension5
Darkness6
Complexity5
Emotional weight7

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Details

Genres
fantasy, drama, horror
Directed by
Lorena Villarreal
Written by
Lorena Villarreal, Enrique Renteria
Starring
Tina Romero, Rosa María Bianchi, Magda Vizcaíno, José Sefami, Miguel Rodarte, Francisco Gattorno
Music
Leoncio Lara
Cinematography
Alejandro Cantú
Runtime
90 min
Country
Mexico
Languages
Spanish

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