Dolores
Synopsis
In a thematic retelling of Edgar Allan Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart," a man is forced to bring his elderly mother home from her nursing home after she is evicted on grounds of non-payment. She has severe dementia that gets worse the longer he attempts to care for her, and eventually he begins to wonder if she would simply be better off dead.
Top Cast
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Huhtamo International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$20K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carmen I. Perez
- Screenplay & Story
- Carmen I. Perez
- Original Title
- Dolores
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Budget
- $20K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carmen I. Perez
Carmen I. Perez
Tomás Orrego
Carmen I. Perez, Shana Figueroa
Department Leadership Roster
Carmen I. Perez
Director
Tomás Orrego
Director of Photography
Carmen I. Perez
Producer
Shana Figueroa
Producer
Carmen I. Perez
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Dolores.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dolores
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dolores about?
In a thematic retelling of Edgar Allan Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart," a man is forced to bring his elderly mother home from her nursing home after she is evicted on grounds of non-payment. She has severe dementia that gets worse the longer he attempts to care for her, and eventually he begins to wonder if she would simply be better off dead.
Who directed Dolores?
Dolores was directed by Carmen I. Perez.
Who stars in Dolores?
The principal cast of Dolores includes Alex Rubinic, Donna Morrell Gafford.
When was Dolores released and how long is it?
Dolores was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 16m.