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The Virgin of the Quarry Lake

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2001, Argentina: A hot and steamy summer, just a few months after the outbreak of violence which led to a profound social and economic crisis in the country. Natalia, Mariela and Josefina are three, inseparable friends who live on the outskirts of Buenos Aires. Having just finished their final year of high school, they all fall madly in love with Diego, a lifelong friend. Natalia has always had the most chemistry with him, but just when it seems inevitable that their friendship will turn into something more, Silvia appears on the scene. Older and more experienced in every sense, she soon captures Diego’s attention. Our protagonist suddenly finds herself having to deal with heartbreak, rejection and the fear of losing everything. With the help of her grandma, Rita, Natalia decides to call on dark incantations and curses to jinx Diego and Silvia’s blossoming relationship. The spell doesn’t work, but it does lead to a new and unknown sensation inside Natalia. An unexplored, mysterious feeling that will lead her towards self-empowerment, sexual awakening and a drastic denouement.

Critics Reviews

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Clint Worthington RogerEbert.com Jul 28
It reaches a crimson crescendo that feels fitting for its aims. Go to Full Review Marshall Shaffer Slant Magazine Apr 3
3.5/4
Laura Casabé abstracts the typical emotions of tortured teens, only to then amplify them. Go to Full Review Aisha Harris NPR Feb 28
Casabé uses magical realism and the macabre to explore desire, jealousy, and insecurity within a protagonist who's both extremely relatable and scary to contemplate. Go to Full Review Jake Pitre In Review Online Aug 12
Some small qualms aside, The Virgin of Quarry Lake is an effective work of storytelling that fruitfully captures the curdling rage of growing up as the world around you burns. Go to Full Review Marissa Hill Shade Studios Jul 30
It’s a great coming-of-age horror film, anchored by a strong cast, and one you won’t want to overlook. Go to Full Review Kurt Halfyard ScreenAnarchy Jul 29
Subtly mixes elements from Y Tu Mamá También and Carrie into an original, and stylishly low-key pressure cooker. It stays well grounded in its social and dramatic milieu, while dangerously flirting into horror territory. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Laura Casabé

Director

Dolores Oliverio

Actor

Dady Brieva

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Fernanda Echevarría

Actor

Luisa Merelas

Actor

Agustín Sosa

Actor

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Movie Info

Synopsis 2001, Argentina: A hot and steamy summer, just a few months after the outbreak of violence which led to a profound social and economic crisis in the country. Natalia, Mariela and Josefina are three, inseparable friends who live on the outskirts of Buenos Aires. Having just finished their final year of high school, they all fall madly in love with Diego, a lifelong friend. Natalia has always had the most chemistry with him, but just when it seems inevitable that their friendship will turn into something more, Silvia appears on the scene. Older and more experienced in every sense, she soon captures Diego’s attention. Our protagonist suddenly finds herself having to deal with heartbreak, rejection and the fear of losing everything. With the help of her grandma, Rita, Natalia decides to call on dark incantations and curses to jinx Diego and Silvia’s blossoming relationship. The spell doesn’t work, but it does lead to a new and unknown sensation inside Natalia. An unexplored, mysterious feeling that will lead her towards self-empowerment, sexual awakening and a drastic denouement.
Director
Laura Casabé
Producer
Valería Bistagnino, Tomás Eloy Muñoz, Alejandro Israel, Diego Martínez Ulanosky, Ángeles Hernández, David Matamoros
Screenwriter
Benjamín Naishtat
Production Co
Buenos Aires Audiovisual Cluster, Ajimolido Films, Instituto Nacional de Cine y Artes Audiovisuales, Mr Miyagi Films, Mostra Cine, Caponeto, Fondo Nacional de las Artes
Genre
Drama, Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
Spanish
Runtime
1h 30m