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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.

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Drew Gregory Autostraddle This is a challenging, at times nasty, film, but it’s not cynical. When all humanity seems lost, Casabé returns to the faces of her talented performers to reveal the conflict beneath their harsh choices. Jan 31, 2025 Full Review Vadim Rizov Filmmaker Magazine The resulting film sped fairly through its 97 minutes, which is weirdly low-key and definitely destined to disappoint genre-hounds, but which I found kind of fun. Jan 31, 2025 Full Review Christopher Llewellyn Reed Hammer to Nail Elliptical though this allegory may be, it remains a gripping experience throughout. Jan 30, 2025 Full Review Santiago Echeverría EscribiendoCine Despite some ups and downs, it is a film worth seeing, especially for those who enjoy psychological horror and Enríquez's literature. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 8/10 Jan 30, 2025 Full Review Jeff Nelson Guy at the Movies There are plenty of thrills bubbling under the surface to keep you on the edge of your seat, but the film eventually renders flat. Rated: 2.5/5 Jan 29, 2025 Full Review Carlos Esquives Cinencuentro The discovery of [Natalia's] sexuality, her friendships or family ties, as well as her expectations for the future, are flawed. And, obviously, there is no evidence of a mature voice to correct her. [Full review in Spanish] Jan 29, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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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
Genre
Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
Spanish
Runtime
1h 30m