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The Swamp (2001)
La ciénaga (original title)

12 103 min  -  Comedy | Drama  -   12 April 2001 (Argentina)
6.9
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The life of two women and their families in a small provincial town of Salta, Argentina.

Director:

Lucrecia Martel
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Cast

Cast overview:
Mercedes Morán Mercedes Morán ...
Tali
Graciela Borges Graciela Borges ...
Mecha
Martín Adjemián Martín Adjemián ...
Gregorio
Leonora Balcarce Leonora Balcarce ...
Verónica
Silvia Baylé Silvia Baylé ...
Mercedes
Sofia Bertolotto Sofia Bertolotto ...
Momi
Juan Cruz Bordeu Juan Cruz Bordeu ...
José
Noelia Bravo Herrera Noelia Bravo Herrera ...
Agustina
Maria Micol Ellero Maria Micol Ellero ...
Mariana
Andrea López Andrea López ...
Isabel
Sebastián Montagna Sebastián Montagna ...
Luciano
Daniel Valenzuela Daniel Valenzuela ...
Rafael
Franco Veneranda Franco Veneranda ...
Martín
Fabio Villafane Fabio Villafane ...
Perro
Diego Baenas Diego Baenas ...
Joaquín
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Storyline

Chekhov in contemporary Argentina. Mecha and Gregorio are at their rundown country place near La Ciénaga with their teen children. It's hot. The adults drink constantly; Mecha cuts herself, engendering a trip to the hospital and a visit from her son José. A cousin, Tali, brings her children. The kids are on their own, sunbathing by the filthy pool, dancing in town, running in the hills with shotguns, driving cars without licenses. One of the teen girls loves Isabel, a family servant constantly accused of stealing. Mother and son, son and sisters, teen and Isabel are in each other's beds and bathrooms with a creepy intimacy. With no adults paying attention, who's at risk? Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>  

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Argentina | Children | Drink | Directorial Debut | Hunting  | See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Country:

Argentina | France | Spain

Language:

Spanish

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

O Pântano See more »

Filming Locations:

Salta, Argentina

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$9,520 (USA) (7 October 2001) (1 Screen)

Gross:

$103,215 (USA) (24 March 2002)
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Sound Mix:

DTS  | DTS-Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Quotes

Mecha: ¡Qué porquería me resultaste, Gregorio!
Mecha: ¡Chinita carnavalera!
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