Interview: Lila Avilés - Tótem

Interview with Lila Avilés for Tótem - presented at the 2023 Berlinale Intl. Film Festival. Interview conducted by Eric Lavallée for IONCINEMA.com.
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Timestamps:
0:27 - How did the experience of motherhood, with a keen awareness of not just your own story but also your daughter's narrative, help shape your tale...? When did you realize that you would someday be able to tap into this?
6:40 Naíma Sentíes as Sol was not simply acting the part, she was the part. I'd love to gain insight in how you directed her - how was that collaboration?
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CREDITS
Producers: Tatiana Graullera, Lila Aviles, Louise Riousse
Director: Lila Avilés
Screenwriter: Lila Avilés
Director of photography: Diego Tenorio
Production design: Nohemi Gonzalez Martinez
Costumes: Nora Solis, Jimena Fernandez
Editor: Omar Guzman
Sound designer: Guido Berenblum
Music: Thomas Becka
Casting: Gabriela Cartol, Lila Avilés
Cast: Naima Senties, Monserrat Maranon, Marisol Gase, Saori Gurza, Mateo Garcia Elizondo, Teresita Sanchez, Juan Francisco Maldonado, Iazua Larios, Alberto Amador
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