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Leona

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The story of a young Jewish woman from Mexico City who finds herself torn between her family and her forbidden love.
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Jordan Hoffman Times of Israel There's a level of maturity and realism to this story that is thrilling. Feb 12, 2021 Full Review Erick Estrada Cinegarage The idea behind Leona and her transformation isn't to confront but to describe, isn't to proclaim an answer but to unleash a story, to build before tearing down, to tell before denying. [Full review in Spanish] Jul 6, 2022 Full Review Fernanda Solórzano Letras Libres The lightness of its tone adds to the appeal of this film and is and this is something that should not be confused with banality. [Isaac Cherem and Naian González Norvind's] script doesn't avoid difficult issues. [Full review in Spanish] Sep 14, 2021 Full Review Alejandro Alemán El Universal The debut feature by Mexican filmmaker Isaac Cherem is a courageous portrait of the Jewish community in Mexico. [Full review in Spanish] Mar 31, 2021 Full Review Carlos Bonfil La Jornada A complex panorama that the director knew how to explore through a simple plot. [Full review in Spanish] Mar 8, 2021 Full Review Marcos Hassan Remezcla The characters are portrayed in a realistic way. Jan 15, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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G M This movie opens with the most private of Women’s ceremonies, the Mikvek, being filmed, but from the Male Gaze sexual point of view, as though the audience is all going to be males. We see a woman being disrobed behind gauze curtains, as though we are disgusting peeping Toms. The camera then cuts to an underwater shot of the woman's breasts, because of course this is not a Sacred Private Ritual moment for her with other women, but a moment for repulsive males to see what kind of a rack she has. The male gaze of the camera has never been more obvious, intrusive, inappropriate and repulsive. To try and bring Jane Austen's name into this story is nothing short of laughable. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 09/23/24 Full Review Cecilia A La mejor película mexicana que he visto en últimamente. Best Mexican movie in recent years. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/03/23 Full Review Diego P I think it very accurately depicts the life of most Jewish women girls in Mexico City, and possibly anywhere in the world. I think the imagery, and the storyline are very beautiful. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/12/23 Full Review Audience Member Slow and boring, badly paced, Because the protagonist tries her best to keep it all together and the story it tries to tell is interesting and complicated I gave it 3* and not 1 or 2. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/26/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis The story of a young Jewish woman from Mexico City who finds herself torn between her family and her forbidden love.
Director
Isaac Cherem
Screenwriter
Isaac Cherem, Naian González Norvind
Production Co
Terminal, Fosforescente
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Spanish
Runtime
1h 34m
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