The Wailing
El llanto
Synopsis
Andrea, in search of her biological family, feels stalked by an invisible threat. Other women before them have suffered the same fate. Twenty years earlier, on the other side of the world, Camille, fascinated by Marie, tries to warn her of a threat hanging over her.
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THE WAILING trailer | BFI London Film Festival 2024Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-09-13
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Ester Expósito
Andrea
Mathilde Ollivier
Marie
Malena Villa
Camila
José Luis Ferrer
Hombre de Negro
Claudia Roset
Sara
Lía Lois
Laura
Sonia Almarcha
Mercedes
Tomás del Estal
Gonzalo
Lautaro Bettoni
Adolfo
Àlex Monner
Pau
Sebastián Arzeno
Cuevas
María Ucedo
Madre Camila
Darío Levy
Padre Camila
Guillermina Sorribes Liotta
Lisbeth niña
Pierre Marquille
Claude Montand
Raúl Sales
Taxista
Pedro Lozano
Profesor Andrea
Esther Ortega
Agente
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pedro Martín Calero
- Screenplay & Story
- Pedro Martín Calero, Isabel Peña
- Original Score
- Olivier Arson
- Original Title
- El llanto
- Country of Origin
- Argentina, France, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- French, English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Tandem Films, Setembro Cine, Caballo Films, Tarea Fina, Noodles Production, Instituto de la Cinematografía y de las Artes Audiovisuales, Ayuntamiento de Madrid, Amazon Studios, RTVE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pedro Martín Calero
Pedro Martín Calero, Isabel Peña
Olivier Arson
Constanza Sandoval, Diego Cabezas
Victoria Lammers
Pablo E. Bossi, Fernanda Del Nido, Jérôme Vidal, Nacho Lavilla, Eduardo Villanueva
Department Leadership Roster
Pedro Martín Calero
Director
Pedro Martín Calero
Writer
Isabel Peña
Writer
Pablo E. Bossi
Producer
Fernanda Del Nido
Producer
Jérôme Vidal
Producer
Nacho Lavilla
Producer
Eduardo Villanueva
Producer
Victoria Lammers
Editor
Cristina Zumárraga
Producer
Constanza Sandoval
Director of Photography
Juan Pablo Miller
Producer
José Tirado
Production Design
Iñaki «Ketxu» Gil
Visual Effects Supervisor
David Heras
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wailing
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What is The Wailing about?
Andrea, in search of her biological family, feels stalked by an invisible threat. Other women before them have suffered the same fate. Twenty years earlier, on the other side of the world, Camille, fascinated by Marie, tries to warn her of a threat hanging over her.
Who directed The Wailing?
The Wailing was directed by Pedro Martín Calero.
Who stars in The Wailing?
The principal cast of The Wailing includes Ester Expósito, Mathilde Ollivier, Malena Villa, José Luis Ferrer, Claudia Roset.
When was The Wailing released and how long is it?
The Wailing was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for The Wailing?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wailing was composed by Olivier Arson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wailing?
The Wailing holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).