@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.
The Tiniest Place
Years after the Salvadoran military destroyed the village of Cinquera in that country’s civil war, survivors have returned to rebuild their community. Soulful, beautifully rendered, this amazing debut is an evocative testament to place, memory and the power of life to rebound from tragedy.
Quick Stats
8.1
TMDB Rating
11
Votes
1h 40m
Runtime
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Budget
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Box Office
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Return
Key Crew
DirectorTatiana Huezo
WriterTatiana Huezo
CinematographyErnesto Pardo
ComposerLeonardo Heiblum
EditorPaulina del Paso
Production DesignGabriela Gordillo
Produced by
Centro de Capacitación Cinematográfica (CCC)Fondo para la Producción Cinematográfica de CalidadInstituto Mexicano de CinematografíaConsejo Nacional para la Cultura y las ArtesAsociación de Recuperación y Desarrollo del MunicipioBeca Gucci Ambulante
Where to Watch
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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
E
Elba Escalante
P
Pablo Alvarenga
A
Armando Aguilar
R
Rosi Alvarenga
R
Rudy Espinoza
O
Orlando Aguilar
B
Belyini Barahona
C
Cristela Lara
Z
Zulma Escalante
O
Oralia Artiga
C
Catalina Escalante
A
Alba Escalante
A
Alejandra Sigüenza
E
Esmeralda Galdámez
G
Gloria Escalante
