Almamula

Juan Sebastián Torales

Juan Sebastián Torales

Director

Country

Argentina

Format

Feature film

Year

2023

Duration

1 h 34 mins

Previous Festivals/Awards

Stream

International Showcase

Interests

Gay, Latinx, Religion, Youth

Rating and Content Advisory

Homophobic Violence. Scenes depicting graphic homophobic violence. Sexual Content. Scenes containing sexual content.

Guests

Juan Sebastian Torales

Juan Sebastian Torales

Director

After being gay bashed by neighbourhood boys, Nino’s family moves to their country home. Nino is forced to attend confirmation class and is warned not to enter a nearby forest or risk being captured by the Almamula, a mythic creature that takes away those who commit carnal sins. But as Nino’s sexual desires grow, he is pulled to explore the forest and find out if the Almamula is real. Building tension through ambiguity, this dreamlike film explores the impact of religion and superstition on a queer youth.

Sat May 27, 9:30 pm
TIFF Bell Lightbox 1
350 King Street West
Toronto, ON

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Screening Sponsor

Keith Medley

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