Alanis
Seen it?2017 | 82 min | Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a box office flop. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Aimed squarely at anyone who likes secrets inside secrets and anyone who loves a strong drama. Nobody is quite who they seem.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Lets scenes breathe, at 1 hr 22 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
A young Buenos Aires mother finds employment as a sex worker and struggles to live under the same laws that are supposed to protect her.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
4 wins and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$79K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 3K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Anahí Berneri
- Sofía Gala CastiglioneAlanis
- Dante Della PaoleraDante
- Dana BassoGisela
- Silvina SabaterAndrea
- Carlos VuletichRomán
- Estela GarelliTrabajadora social
- Santiago PedreroSantiago