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La llorona
DVD - 2022
"A gripping, lyrical horror story that is infused with Guatemalan history and especially its treatment of Mayans and other minorities. When a young woman (magnificently played by Coroy) mysteriously arrives at a general’s privileged household in tu..."
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La llorona
Blu-ray Disc - 2022
"Not to be confused with a number of horror movies with similar titles, this is a striking hybrid of folktale and political drama, inspired by Guatemala's violent history."
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La llorona
DVD - 2022
"This is an excellent film that follows in a long tradition of reimagining the Llorona legend. The film pairs excellently with Hector Tobar's The Tattooed Soldier and Pablo Leon's Silenced Voices. I think if you're Guatemalan or have studied the ar..."
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La llorona
DVD - 2022
La llorona
DVD - 2022
In this film, inspired by the real-life indictment of the authoritarian Efraín Ríos Montt for crimes against humanity, a notorious, now aging former military dictator stands trial for atrocities committed against Guatemala's Mayan communities....
