AMPARO

Name: AMPARO
Genre: Drama

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Storyline

A short film about rupture — about someone who defies the system and reclaims her life. The narrative portrays the everyday oppression of late capitalism, exploring the emotional and physical exhaustion of Alana, who finds refuge and the courage to change in Carol, her girlfriend.

Details

DirectorMarina Lessa Trindade

StatusReleased

Original languagePortuguese

Budget

$200

Revenue

Not disclosed

Parental guideNot rated

Studios

ABC Cursos de Cinema

Cast

Sofia Sthel

Alana

Lokibel Batista

Carol

Aramis Trindade

Mauricio

Rodrigo Batista

funcionário 1

Lara Bravo

funcionárioa 2

Reviews

4 reviews · 3 critics

3 fresh · 0 rotten

Wendy Ide

RTScreen InternationalJul 15, 2021

A lean picture which hones in on a co-dependent mother-son bond but, in doing so, brings into focus the toxicity of a culture permeated by power plays and corruption.

Elsa Tébar

RTCaimán Cuadernos de CineSep 23, 2021

A portrait of the horror of social reality in Colombia. [Full review in Spanish]

Ignacio Navarro

RTEl antepenúltimo mohicanoJul 16, 2021

The conflict is clear and the drama goes through the usual motions, but it avoids stereotypes and Manichean reductions. [Full review in Spanish]

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