Suffocation
Asfixia
Synopsis
After getting out of jail, where she learned to care for the sick, Alma, an albino woman, is determined to recover at any cost something much more important than her own freedom. In order to do so, Alma must spend her nights taking care of Clemente, a hypochondriac compulsively obsessed with avoiding sudden death. Their relationship moves through suspicion, fear and compassion to tenderness and love.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Morelia Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kenya Marquez
- Screenplay & Story
- Alfonso Suárez, Kenya Marquez
- Original Score
- Fernando Arias
- Original Title
- Asfixia
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kenya Marquez
Alfonso Suárez, Kenya Marquez
Fernando Arias
Javier Morón
Miguel Schverdfinger, Gilberto González Penilla
Kenya Marquez
Department Leadership Roster
Miguel Schverdfinger
Editor
Javier Morón
Director of Photography
Gilberto González Penilla
Editor
Kenya Marquez
Producer
Kenya Marquez
Director
Alfonso Suárez
Screenplay
Kenya Marquez
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Suffocation
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Suffocation about?
After getting out of jail, where she learned to care for the sick, Alma, an albino woman, is determined to recover at any cost something much more important than her own freedom. In order to do so, Alma must spend her nights taking care of Clemente, a hypochondriac compulsively obsessed with avoiding sudden death. Their relationship moves through suspicion, fear and compassion to tenderness and love.
Who directed Suffocation?
Suffocation was directed by Kenya Marquez.
Who stars in Suffocation?
The principal cast of Suffocation includes Johana Fragoso Blendl, Enrique Arreola, Mónica del Carmen, Raúl Briones, Lety Gómez.
When was Suffocation released and how long is it?
Suffocation was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Suffocation?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Suffocation was composed by Fernando Arias.