Siesta
Synopsis
Ramona cares for a wealthy Argentine family in the US: a sick young girl named Cindy and her pregnant mother. On the day of the mother’s baby shower, Cindy’s jealousy toward her unborn baby brother reaches new heights. In an effort to mitigate the child’s envy, Ramona tells Cindy a cautionary tale from her childhood. But when Cindy’s jealousy escalates, Ramona’s premonitions begin to intensify in parallel, reviving ghosts from her past and testing her love for the child.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Edinburgh International Film Festival, paired with feature film Gala & Kiwi (2024)
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gustavo René Sanabria
- Screenplay & Story
- Gustavo René Sanabria
- Original Title
- Siesta
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 8m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gustavo René Sanabria
Gustavo René Sanabria
Taylor Sanghyun Lee
Gustavo René Sanabria
João Pereira-Webber, Ajai Vish, Miles Warren, Albert Tholen
Department Leadership Roster
Gustavo René Sanabria
Director
Gustavo René Sanabria
Writer
Marianne Auvinet Gould
Production Design
Taylor Sanghyun Lee
Director of Photography
Jasmine Lewis
Costume Design
Gustavo René Sanabria
Editor
João Pereira-Webber
Producer
Ajai Vish
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Siesta.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Siesta
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Siesta about?
Ramona cares for a wealthy Argentine family in the US: a sick young girl named Cindy and her pregnant mother. On the day of the mother’s baby shower, Cindy’s jealousy toward her unborn baby brother reaches new heights. In an effort to mitigate the child’s envy, Ramona tells Cindy a cautionary tale from her childhood. But when Cindy’s jealousy escalates, Ramona’s premonitions begin to intensify in parallel, reviving ghosts from her past and testing her love for the child.
Who directed Siesta?
Siesta was directed by Gustavo René Sanabria.
Who stars in Siesta?
The principal cast of Siesta includes Aris Mejias, Camille Tosi, Josefina Scaro.
When was Siesta released and how long is it?
Siesta was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 8m.