La Ciénaga (2001) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

2001 · 103 min · Spanish

#7,648 13

Directed by

Lucrecia Martel

Starring

Mercedes Morán, Graciela Borges

During a languid summer, several families gather at a rural retreat in Argentina. The film explores their interactions and the passage of time, where days drift by without a clear sense of purpose. Each scene flows into the next, creating a relaxed and uncertain atmosphere that reflects the beauty of the surrounding landscape. The narrative focuses on the subtle shifts in relationships and the quiet moments of reflection amongst the families.