After the success of La Zona at ¡Viva! 2008 and Desierto adentro at ¡Viva! 2011, we return to the work of Mexican director Rodrigo Plá with the heart-breaking family drama La Demora, this year’s Oscar contender from Uruguay.  Maria is a harassed single mother struggling to hold down a job while caring for her children and aging father, Augustin. When Maria reaches breaking point, something’s got to give…

A film that has won awards from Berlin to Bombay, and Istanbul to Havana; don’t miss your oportunity to see this powerful and moving drama with a gripping finale.

Staff Review

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Duration:
84 minutes

Languages:
Spanish

Subtitles:
Full English

Country of origin:
France, Mexico and Uruguay

Year of production:
2012