Elena Knows

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Elena Knows

2023

1h 30m

Drama

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As her Parkinson's disease progresses, a woman leads a relentless investigation into finding those responsible for the sudden death of her daughter.

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Jose Solís

Common Sense Media

Elena Knows is a film of great wisdom, if you're willing to follow its unconventional advice.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 9, 2023

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Ready Steady Cut Staff

Ready Steady Cut

Although it did not have as much suspense or thrill as expected, it effectively details Elena’s journey to find how Rita died, the daily struggles of having a disability, and the memories Elena faces of the pain in their relationship.

Rated: 3.5/5

Nov 25, 2023

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Savina Petkova

A Good Movie To Watch

Berneri's newest film owns up to its investigative thriller elements as Elena insists her daughter has been murdered, but at its heart, it holds a paradox: that of maternal love and parental hatred.

Rated: 75/100

Nov 25, 2023

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Paula Vázquez Prieto

La Nación (Argentina)

Mercedes Morán delivers a precise performance, powerful in its lack of excesses. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 3/5

Nov 16, 2023

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Pablo O. Scholz

Clarín

Obviously most scenes are sustained by the discussions and dialogues between the characters of Mercedes Morán and Erica Rivas. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 3/4

Nov 16, 2023

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Diego Batlle

Otroscines.com

... A long skein of mysteries, tensions, subplots, characters and narrative threads for a story that swings between psychological thriller and a mother-daughter relationship drama that is as intense as it is dysfunctional. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 3.5/5

Nov 15, 2023

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Iris E

Powerful and very well done

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/30/23

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Ileana C

Great movie about the complex relationship of a single mother and her daughter. It is presented as a suspense, but in reality the mother initially preferred to think her daughter was murdered rather than facing her guilt.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/11/23

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Luis M. D

The movie touches an interesting theme—the obligation of children when their parents grow old and become fully dependent. However, the narrative is a little slow and the particular relation between mother and daughter —which is crucial to understand the rationale of the movie's final outcome —has not been fully developed.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

12/04/23

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Kyle C

Elena Knows reminded me that not all stories are meant to be told. The synopsis claims Elena's pursuit for the truth is "relentless". However, even more relentless was the boredom this "film" manifested. I feel bad for the editing team, having no linear plot, mundane footage and worse dialogue to work. The 1 star goes to Elena, well acted. Please. Do not watch this movie.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

11/27/23

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Anahí Berneri

Director

Mercedes Morán

Elena

Érica Rivas

Rita

Miranda de la Serna

Rita (joven)

Monica Gonzaga

Actor

Agustina Muñoz

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Synopsis

As her Parkinson's disease progresses, a woman leads a relentless investigation into finding those responsible for the sudden death of her daughter.

Director: Anahí Berneri
Producer: Vanessa Ragone
Distributor: Netflix
Production Co: Haddock Films
Genre: Drama
Original Language: Spanish
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 24, 2023
Runtime: 1h 30m

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