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Aurora

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Thoughtfully, lovingly, Aurora tells the story of an unwanted pregnancy. Alongside her work as an architect, 40-year-old Luisa gives inspirational creative workshops to children. One day, she comes across 17-year-old Yuli by the school toilets; it turns out she has unintentionally become pregnant. Luisa decides to help her - in the process operating herself into a difficult position somewhere between friend, teacher and mother figure. Or does she secretly enjoy playing this role?

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Jay Weissberg Variety 02/04/2021
The film's quiet success instead comes from Fábrega's deep respect for her characters and the performers' own abilities to silently convey both inner warmth and, in a positive way, normality. Go to Full Review
Wendy Ide Screen International 02/03/2021
[A] complex and perceptive drama. Go to Full Review
Carmen Paddock TAKE ONE Magazine 11/29/2023
Villalobos shines in stillness and quietness, and Fábrega’s camera lingers on her face in moments of inactivity. Go to Full Review
Fernando Brenner EscribiendoCine 12/07/2021
8/10
Simply pure life. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
Elsa Tébar Caimán Cuadernos de Cine 09/24/2021
You can see the impeccable realization of Paz Fábrega's feature film from the beginning. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
Jonay Armas Caimán Cuadernos de Cine 09/24/2021
[Generates] an unusual three-dimensionality in both protagonists, endows them with a surprising authenticity. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
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Movie Info

Synopsis Thoughtfully, lovingly, Aurora tells the story of an unwanted pregnancy. Alongside her work as an architect, 40-year-old Luisa gives inspirational creative workshops to children. One day, she comes across 17-year-old Yuli by the school toilets; it turns out she has unintentionally become pregnant. Luisa decides to help her - in the process operating herself into a difficult position somewhere between friend, teacher and mother figure. Or does she secretly enjoy playing this role?
Director
Paz Fabrega
Producer
Marianela Illas, Patricia Velasquez
Screenwriter
Paz Fabrega
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Spanish
Runtime
1h 30m