Chetzemoka's Curse
“Only the second American Dogme 95 movie”
Synopsis
Chetzemoka's Curse is about a young, twenty-something woman, Maya (Maya Berthoud), who is haunted by the memory of her first love and her subsequent betrayal. She still feels the pain, works to exorcise it as she wiles away her life as a maid in a small town hotel. But her road to health seems to include passing the bad karma along. She encourages an older married man to run off with her and betray his wife and kids. Betrayal is in the air. Even an itinerant street musician sings about his infidelity. Bottom line, he says, is that he betrayed himself.
Top Cast
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Maya Berthoud
Maya
Lawrence E. Pado
Larry
Jessica Gillard
Jessica
Sylvia Palmer
Maid
Adam Kelly-Karagas
Adam
Sue Gillard
Sue
Otis Barr
Otis
Stephen W. Gillard
Steve
Joe Gillard
Drummer
Bernice Cutley
Cashier
John Sanders
Bass Player
Zoe Rain
Cafe Girl #1
Beth Daubner
Cafe Girl #2
D. Jean Gilliland
Travel Agent
Matthew Pickard
Boyfriend
Alta Gonzales
Girlfriend
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marlon Schmidt, Maya Berthoud, Dave Nold, Rick Schmidt, Morgan Schmidt-Feng, Chris Tow
- Original Title
- Chetzemoka's Curse
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marlon Schmidt, Maya Berthoud, Dave Nold, Rick Schmidt, Morgan Schmidt-Feng, Chris Tow
Morgan Schmidt-Feng
Rick Schmidt, Morgan Schmidt-Feng
Department Leadership Roster
Marlon Schmidt
Director
Maya Berthoud
Director
Dave Nold
Director
Rick Schmidt
Director
Rick Schmidt
Producer
Morgan Schmidt-Feng
Director of Photography
Morgan Schmidt-Feng
Producer
Morgan Schmidt-Feng
Director
Chris Tow
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chetzemoka's Curse
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What is Chetzemoka's Curse about?
Chetzemoka's Curse is about a young, twenty-something woman, Maya (Maya Berthoud), who is haunted by the memory of her first love and her subsequent betrayal. She still feels the pain, works to exorcise it as she wiles away her life as a maid in a small town hotel. But her road to health seems to include passing the bad karma along. She encourages an older married man to run off with her and betray his wife and kids. Betrayal is in the air. Even an itinerant street musician sings about his infidelity. Bottom line, he says, is that he betrayed himself.
Who directed Chetzemoka's Curse?
Chetzemoka's Curse was directed by Marlon Schmidt, Maya Berthoud, Dave Nold, Rick Schmidt, Morgan Schmidt-Feng, Chris Tow.
Who stars in Chetzemoka's Curse?
The principal cast of Chetzemoka's Curse includes Maya Berthoud, Lawrence E. Pado, Jessica Gillard, Sylvia Palmer, Adam Kelly-Karagas.
When was Chetzemoka's Curse released and how long is it?
Chetzemoka's Curse was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Chetzemoka's Curse?
Chetzemoka's Curse holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).