Zama
Seen it?2017 | 115 min | Drama, History
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (96% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 55 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
In a remote South American colony in the late 18th century, officer Zama of the Spanish crown waits in vain for a transfer to a more prestigious location. He suffers small humiliations and petty politicking as he increasingly succumbs to lust and paranoia.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
96% on Rotten Tomatoes, 89 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 20K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lucrecia Martel
- Daniel Giménez CachoDon Diego de Zama
- Lola DueñasLuciana Piñares de Luenga
- Matheus NachtergaeleVicuña Porto / Gaspar Toledo
- Juan MinujínVentura Prieto
- Nahuel CanoManuel Fernández
- Mariana NunesMalemba
- Carlos DefeoEl Oriental
- Rafael SpregelburdCapitán Hipólito Parrilla
- Daniel VeroneseGobernador II
- Germán de SilvaIndalecio