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      The Milk of Sorrow

      Released Aug 27, 2010 1h 34m Drama List
      78% 41 Reviews Tomatometer 69% 5,000+ Ratings Audience Score A woman suffers from a rare disease. Read More Read Less
      The Milk of Sorrow

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      Critics Consensus

      Claudia Llosa's deliberate pace and abstract storytelling may frustrate some viewers, but there's no denying the visual pleasures soaking in The Milk of Sorrow.

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      Lanngeax . Its Oscar nomination is acceptable considering Solier's performance and the slow-paced visual experience it gives. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/11/21 Full Review lucca b Its abstract narrative structure, heavy themes and slow pacing don't make for comfortable viewing, but its visual style, emotional narrative and superb performances prove that there are many good opportunities for filmmaking in Peru. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Peruda gecen perulu kadin bir yonetmenin yerlileri harika bir dille anlatışı. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/06/23 Full Review Audience Member The most beautiful movie I've seen since long time. Incredible imagery, music, storytelling, and acting. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review david l The Milk of Sorrow is incredibly slow that it quickly loses its momentum, and it also could have had stronger emotional investment. But the premise is interesting, the film is authentic in its dark plot and some weird developments while benefiting from good direction, a very good central performance as well as an inspirational journey of its protagonist. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member The Milk Of Sorrow is a wonderful film that might not be for everyone. It's slow and very hands off in its direction. The proceedings transpire with a non sympathetic approach. I felt bad for the protagonist in a real world sense in that i understood where she was coming from, but without all the usual hollywood cues hollywood uses to munipulate emotion from the audience. The underlining allegory of the film is about dealing with old wounds and a destructive past; and how sometimes it may be easier to cling to pain than to move past it. I can relate to that and i can see how it can be difficult to let go of something that has soo deeply scarred you and you people that its essentially changed your DNA. It's beautifully shot, with a wonderful but simplistic sound track. Highly recommended viewing ***** Five out of Five stars. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Chris Chang Film Comment Magazine Llosa, daughter of the author Mario Vargas Llosa, employs symbolism so overwrought, her material might well have been better served as a text-even given the film's abundant visual virtues (particularly its spectacular use of landscape). Jun 17, 2013 Full Review Sheri Linden Los Angeles Times The metaphors are so crystal-clear and the story unfolds at such a deliberate, often infuriatingly slow pace that the impact of the drama is muted. Rated: 2.5/5 Sep 2, 2010 Full Review Jeannette Catsoulis New York Times "The Milk of Sorrow" is constrained by a rarefied screenplay and a near-mute central performance. Aug 27, 2010 Full Review Beth Accomando KPBS.org Llosa, in only her second feature, reveals a maturity and confidence of a more experienced filmmaker. Sep 23, 2020 Full Review Mattie Lucas From the Front Row Ultimately it feels underdeveloped, done in by its own latent impenetrability, doggedly holding its audience at arms length. Rated: 2.5/4 Aug 5, 2019 Full Review Sarah Manvel Critic's Notebook Some people have to be so brave just to live a normal life. What makes The Milk of Sorrow special is that, without being overbearing or explicit, Fausta's struggles to do just that can be seen as a metaphor for the struggles of Peru itself. Aug 9, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

      Movie Info

      Synopsis A woman suffers from a rare disease.
      Director
      Claudia Llosa
      Screenwriter
      Claudia Llosa
      Distributor
      Olive Films
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      Spanish
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Aug 27, 2010, Original
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Nov 18, 2020
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $10.4K
      Runtime
      1h 34m