La Llorona — stream Jayro Bustamante's film online

Premiered at the 2019 Venice Film Festival, where it won Best Director in the Giornate degli Autori section, and shortlisted for the Best International Feature Film Oscar.

Synopsis

Enrique, a retired Guatemalan army general, stands trial for crimes against humanity committed decades earlier against Mayan communities. Though found guilty, the trial is annulled and he walks free. Back home, surrounded by protesters demanding justice, Enrique begins hearing a woman's cries at night. Soon after, Alma, a mysterious young woman, arrives to work as a housekeeper.

Details

Director

Jayro Bustamante

Writers

Jayro Bustamante and Lisandro Sánchez

Year

2019

Genre

Drama, thriller

Runtime

97 minutes

Original language

Spanish and Kaqchikel Maya

Producers

Jayro Bustamante, Marina Peralta, Georges Renand, Gustavo Matheu

Starring

María Mercedes Coroy, Sabrina de La Hoz, Julio Díaz, Margarita Kénefic, Ayla-Elea Hurtado, María Telón

World premiere

Venice Film Festival 2019, Italy

Co-production

Guatemala – La Casa de Producción / France – Les Films du Volcan

Why watch La Llorona

La Llorona proves that world cinema can use the language of horror to talk about history and justice. It's the most internationally recognized entry in Bustamante's trilogy and a perfect example of latin american cinema with deeply Central American roots.

Awards

• Over 25 awards and 60 nominations at international festivals
• Guatemala's submission to the Oscars (shortlisted) and the Goya Awards
• Best Director, Giornate degli Autori — Venice Film Festival 2019
• Oscar shortlist, Best International Feature Film — 2021