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The Castle

2023 1h 18m Drama Horror List
89% Tomatometer 9 Reviews Having worked as a housekeeper all her life, Justina inherits from her former employer a mansion in the middle of the Argentinian pampas. Under one condition: she must take care of the place and never sell it. In this modern fairytale, Justina and her daughter will face the challenges of keeping that promise alive. Read More Read Less

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James Jackson Times (UK) Instead, the pair become more like components of a bigger mood piece, one helped by a beguiling orchestral score and the mansion’s shadowy interiors and misty outdoor vistas — a documentary defined less by eccentricity than a soulful quality. Rated: 4/5 Jul 3, 2024 Full Review Diego Batlle Otroscines.com The Castle is a fascinating and at the same time uncomfortable account of class dynamics where temptation and guilt, prejudice and dignity coexist. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 3.5/5 Nov 29, 2023 Full Review Fernando Bernal Cinemanía (Spain) It is an endearing, critical, and melancholic film that takes place in non-fiction. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 3/5 Oct 4, 2023 Full Review Raquel Loredo Caimán Cuadernos de Cine Benchimol's proposal, in any case, plays with great courage and shows off specific moments of revelatory good taste. [Full review in Spanish] Oct 2, 2023 Full Review Courtney Small That Shelf The Castle serves as an engaging reminder that we are more than just the roles we often play in society. May 10, 2023 Full Review Rafael Santisteban Cinencuentro The Castle is a relatable documentary that's nostalgic and hopeful with a bittersweet flavor, just like Latin America itself. [Full review in Spanish] May 8, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Synopsis Having worked as a housekeeper all her life, Justina inherits from her former employer a mansion in the middle of the Argentinian pampas. Under one condition: she must take care of the place and never sell it. In this modern fairytale, Justina and her daughter will face the challenges of keeping that promise alive.
Director
Martín Benchimol
Producer
Gema Juarez Allen, Clarisa Oliveri, Mayra Bottero
Screenwriter
Martín Benchimol
Genre
Drama, Horror
Original Language
Spanish
Runtime
1h 18m