The Meltdown
El deshielo
Synopsis
1992, Chile. Nine-year-old Inés' parents are away on business, leaving her in the care of her grandparents, who own a hotel at the foot of a ski resort. Inés befriends Hanna, a teenage European skier who has come to train in Chile. One night, Hanna disappears. The process of her search will unveil a series of hidden situations.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-08-24
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Release History & Theatrical Window
MUBI Fest Buenos Aires
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Manuela Martelli
- Screenplay & Story
- Manuela Martelli
- Original Score
- Mariá Portugal
- Original Title
- El deshielo
- Country of Origin
- Chile, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, German, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Piano, Elastica Films, Cinema Inutile, Ronda Cine, Wood Producciones, Fundación Río, CTT Exp & Rentals, Estudios Splendor Omnia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Manuela Martelli
Manuela Martelli
Mariá Portugal
Benjamín Echazarreta
Yibrán Asuad
Alejandra García, Andrés Wood, Javiera Palma, Alex C. Lo
Department Leadership Roster
Manuela Martelli
Director
Manuela Martelli
Writer
Alejandra García
Producer
Andrés Wood
Producer
Benjamín Echazarreta
Director of Photography
Alex C. Lo
Producer
Yibrán Asuad
Editor
Nohemi Gonzalez
Production Design
Carolina Espina
Costume Design
Mariá Portugal
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Meltdown
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What is The Meltdown about?
1992, Chile. Nine-year-old Inés' parents are away on business, leaving her in the care of her grandparents, who own a hotel at the foot of a ski resort. Inés befriends Hanna, a teenage European skier who has come to train in Chile. One night, Hanna disappears. The process of her search will unveil a series of hidden situations.
Who directed The Meltdown?
The Meltdown was directed by Manuela Martelli.
Who stars in The Meltdown?
The principal cast of The Meltdown includes Maya O’Rourke, Saskia Rosendahl, Maia Domagala, Jakub Gierszał, Paulina Urrutia.
When was The Meltdown released and how long is it?
The Meltdown was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The Meltdown?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Meltdown was composed by Mariá Portugal.