Clara Sola
Seen it?2021 | 106 min | Drama, Fantasy
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (77 on Metacritic), 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
- Made for fantasy fans.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 46 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
In a remote village in Costa Rica, Clara, a withdrawn 40-year-old woman, experiences a sexual and mystical awakening as she begins a journey to free herself from the repressive religious and social conventions which have dominated her life.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
77 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
6 wins and 5 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$34K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 4K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Nathalie Álvarez Mesén
- Wendy Chinchilla ArayaClara
- Ana Julia Porras EspinozaMaría
- Daniel Castañeda RincónSantiago
- Flor María Vargas ChavesFresia
- Laura Román ArguedasLucía
- María Belén Román QuesadaAndrea
- Rodolfo Esquivel GómezDon Jesús
- Luis Gerardo Cruz CruzDon Braulio
- Karla Raquel Castro BravoValery
- Kianny Castro BravoMelissa