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.
La Ciénaga (2001) is a drama film directed by Lucrecia Martel, released on April 12, 2001 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Mercedes Morán, Graciela Borges, Martín Adjemián and Leonora Balcarce. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 171 ratings.
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Mercedes Morán
as Tali
Graciela Borges
as Mecha
Martín Adjemián
as Gregorio
Leonora Balcarce
as Verónica
Silvia Baylé
as Mercedes
Sofia Bertolotto
as Momi
Juan Cruz Bordeu
as José
Noelia Bravo Herrera
as Agustina
Maria Micol Ellero
as Mariana
Daniel Valenzuela
as Rafael
Andrea López
as Isabel
Sebastián Montagna
as Luciano
Directed by Lucrecia Martel, written by Lucrecia Martel, produced by Lita Stantic.
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 171 ratings.
You know that expression about incest being a game for all the family? Well they don’t quite get to that stage here, but they do come pretty close! “Gregorio” (Martín Adjelmián) and wife “Mecha” (Graciela Borges) are hosting their and their friend's eclectic family at their ramshackle Argentinian country house. With a storm brewing in the near-by highlands, they sit by a pool that could easily be the home of scores…
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La Ciénaga (2001) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of La Ciénaga (2001) includes Mercedes Morán, Graciela Borges, Martín Adjemián, Leonora Balcarce and Silvia Baylé. The film was directed by Lucrecia Martel. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
La Ciénaga was released on April 12, 2001 and runs for 1h 41m.
La Ciénaga (2001) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 171 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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