@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
A documentary about the rival gangs Mara 18 and Mara Salvatrucha, originating in Los Angeles but terrorizing El Salvador. It explores their origins as possible founding myths of organized crime in a globalized world.
Quick Stats
6.3
TMDB Rating
47
Votes
1h 30m
Runtime
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Budget
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Box Office
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Return
Key Crew
DirectorAri Aster
WriterLuca Guadagnino
CinematographyWong Kar-wai
ComposerPark Chan-wook
EditorBong Joon-ho
Produced by
Aquelarre Servicios CinematograficosCanal 22Canal+CNCEl CaimanEurimages
Where to Watch
Streaming
Netflix
HBO MaxBuy
Apple iTunesSee more on TMDB → JustWatch
Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
J
Joaquin Ali
The Stranger
L
Lupita Pugh
Detective Hale
B
Brad Driver
Elena
M
Margot Swinton
The Editor
T
Timothée Phoenix
Jude
Z
Zendaya Nyong'o
Anna
M
Michael Pitt
The Projectionist
V
Viola Robbie
Mira
D
Daniel Chalamet
Father Abel
F
Frances Coleman
The Conductor
