Lila Avilés on Tótem | ND/NF 2023

Director Lila Avilés discusses Tótem, a selection of the 52nd edition of New Directors/New Films, with ND/NF Co-chair Florence Almozini. Learn more: www.newdirecto...
In the enormously poignant follow-up to her international breakthrough, The Chambermaid (a selection of ND/NF 2019), director Lila Avilés nestles in with one family over the course of a single, meaningful day. Tótem is told largely from the perspective of 7-year-old Sol (the marvelously naturalistic Naíma Sentíes), as her mother (Montserrat Marañón) and extended relatives prepare for the birthday party of the girl’s father (Mateo Garcia). As the hours wear on, building to an event both anticipated and dreaded, the fragile bonds and unsure future of the family become ever clearer. Avilés confirms her formidable skill at expressing the subtlest contours of her characters’ inner lives in this emotionally expansive and affecting drama. A Sideshow and Janus Films release.
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[@shonna_77]

I adored this film. So moving. Cannot wait to see what else Lila creates! I love that she's so young and is just getting started!

[@SpoilerMasterPodcast]

It's a wonderful film everyone should see. I love the open, sunny energy of the writer/director. Looking forward to her new work!

[@MrAbehrens]

Incredible film. Devastating, profound, heartbreaking and beautiful. Well done Lila! It's a masterpiece

[@splashmagnetism5923]

Such a profound, moving film. Lila is insightful and funny. Everyone should watch this movie

[@marcelodangelo915]

Captain Beefheart used to say “my head is my only house unless it rains”!

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Una maravilla...felicidades

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[@cristinacamero3733]

Beautiful film. But I think this interview would have benefited from using an interpreter.

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Hi, I'm from São Paulo!

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Hi 'From Sao Paulo', im Marc