A Sort of Family

2017 1h 35m ES

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6.4

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★6.4TMDB · 34

DramaCrimeThriller

Synopsis

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What limits does Malena cross to get what she wants most? Malena is a 38 year old middle class doctor from Buenos Aires. One afternoon she receives the call from Doctor Costas, who informs her that she must travel immediately to the north of the country: the baby she was waiting for is about to be born. Unexpectedly Malena decides to embark on an uncertain journey, full of crossroads, facing all kinds of legal and moral obstacles that will make her constantly wondering how far she is ready to go.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Bárbara Lennie
Malena
Daniel Aráoz
Dr. Costas
Claudio Tolcachir
Mariano
Paula Cohen
Dra. Pernía
Yanina Ávila
Marcela

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Diego Lerman
Writers: Diego Lerman, Diego Lerman, María Meira
Languages: Spanish
Countries: Argentina, Brazil, Denmark, France, Germany, Poland

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ERA

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Released 9 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 6 countries: Argentina, Brazil, Denmark, France, Germany, Poland.

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3 / 7

CAST

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Directed by Diego Lerman, shot by Wojciech Staroń. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Editor Alejandro Brodersohn shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 7

CAST

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Bárbara Lennie and Daniel Aráoz and Claudio Tolcachir carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt6386168 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 34 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Diego Lerman directs. Wojciech Staroń behind the camera. Alejandro Brodersohn cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Argentina, Brazil, Denmark, France, Germany, Poland. Dialogue in Spanish.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 9 years ago.
2International production across 6 countries: Argentina, Brazil, Denmark, France, Germany, Poland.
3Directed by Diego Lerman, shot by Wojciech Staroń. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Alejandro Brodersohn shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Bárbara Lennie and Daniel Aráoz and Claudio Tolcachir carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt6386168 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 34 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.