The Follies

2025 | B/N | 121:08

Six women, undergoing processes of self-discovery marked by confinement, self-censorship, and social and family pressure, unexpectedly cross paths on a rainy day in Mexico City. The film embraces the intensity and authenticity of human emotions when pushed to the limit.

Country: México
Direction: García; Rodrigo
Script: García; Rodrigo
Production: Gatica; Gerardo, Zimbrón; Pablo
Photography: Jadue-Lillo; Igor
Sound: Umpierrez; Javier
Music: Barreiro; Tomás
Cast:Ciangherotti; Cassandra, Castro; Alfredo, Cruz; Angeles, Solian; Natalia, González Norvind; Naian, Briones; Raúl, Salas; Ilse, Castillo; Fernanda, Hernández; Mercedes, Sosa; Roberto, del Carmen; Mónica, Tovar; Daniel, Araico; Vicky, Plascencia; Natalia, Huertas; Luisa, Barraza; Adriana
Art direction: Cabriada; Sandra
Participation year at FICM: 2025

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