La Ciénaga
Synopsis
Amid the sweltering summer heat in northern Argentina, two middle-class families retreat to a crumbling country estate and a modest townhouse, where strained relationships, simmering tensions, and the presence of children and servants quietly expose the fractures of family life. Between idle days, gossip, and unspoken desires, the boundaries of class, tradition, and faith are reflected in their everyday interactions.
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La Ciénaga (2001) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-04-30
Top Cast
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Mercedes Morán
Tali
Graciela Borges
Mecha
Martín Adjemián
Gregorio
Leonora Balcarce
Verónica
Silvia Baylé
Mercedes
Sofia Bertolotto
Momi
Juan Cruz Bordeu
José
Noelia Bravo Herrera
Agustina
Maria Micol Ellero
Mariana
Daniel Valenzuela
Rafael
Andrea López
Isabel
Sebastián Montagna
Luciano
Franco Veneranda
Martín
Fabio Villafane
Perro
Diego Baenas
Joaquín
Lucila María Figueroa
Guido Nunez
Guilermina Ruiz Díaz
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 3, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 6, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$103K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lucrecia Martel
- Screenplay & Story
- Lucrecia Martel
- Original Title
- La Ciénaga
- Country of Origin
- Argentina, France, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Worldwide Gross
- $103K
- Production Studios
- Wanda Visión, Cuatro Cabezas, 4k Films, TS Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lucrecia Martel
Lucrecia Martel
Hugo Colace
Santiago Ricci
Lita Stantic
Department Leadership Roster
Lucrecia Martel
Screenplay
Lucrecia Martel
Director
Graciela Oderigo
Production Design
Santiago Ricci
Editor
Lita Stantic
Producer
Hugo Colace
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About La Ciénaga
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is La Ciénaga about?
Amid the sweltering summer heat in northern Argentina, two middle-class families retreat to a crumbling country estate and a modest townhouse, where strained relationships, simmering tensions, and the presence of children and servants quietly expose the fractures of family life. Between idle days, gossip, and unspoken desires, the boundaries of class, tradition, and faith are reflected in their everyday interactions.
Who directed La Ciénaga?
La Ciénaga was directed by Lucrecia Martel.
Who stars in La Ciénaga?
The principal cast of La Ciénaga includes Mercedes Morán, Graciela Borges, Martín Adjemián, Leonora Balcarce, Silvia Baylé.
When was La Ciénaga released and how long is it?
La Ciénaga was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
How much did La Ciénaga make at the box office?
La Ciénaga grossed $103K in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for La Ciénaga?
La Ciénaga holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).