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Totem

Directed by Lila Avilés

2023Feature95 minMexico

Over one long day at her grandfather's house, as the family prepares a surprise party for her father, seven-year-old Sol realizes her world is about to change.

StatusAvailable to book
ReleaseJanuary 25, 2024
Runtime95 min
FormatsDCP · Digital file
On screensReady to book

Synopsis

Seven-year-old Sol is spending the day at her grandfather's home, for a surprise party for Sol's father, Tonatiuh. As daylight fades, Sol comes to understand that her world is about to change dramatically.

The director

Lila Avilés

Lila Avilés is a Mexican writer-director whose debut The Chambermaid won acclaim worldwide. Totem premiered in competition at the 2023 Berlinale and was Mexico's Oscar submission.