![La Llorona](https://images.eu-west-1.prod.magine.com/i/mseven/v/74f0d06f-eca1-4c38-85b1-b3f60e6c05b6.jpg?width=1440&height=750)
La Llorona
- Jayro Bustamante
- 2019
- 1h 37m
- Guatemala, Mexico
Not the ghost story you expect. A terrifying 16th century myth turns into a political allegory and metaphysical thriller in the hands of the talented up-and-comer, Jayro Bustamante, whose every new film is a surprise. With awards in Venice and San Sebastian.
Synopsis
In 1980’s Guatemala, Alma and her children are murdered during a military operation led by dictator Enrique Monteverde against the local Mayan population. 30 years later, the general who ordered the attack is found not-guilty, and Alma returns to the world of the living to haunt him.
![La Llorona](https://images.eu-west-1.prod.magine.com/i/mseven/v/a3ce05e3-edea-44d1-86a7-b9fa83081528.jpg?width=250&height=368)
Best Director - Giornate degli Autori
Venice Film Festival
2019
Fedeora Award
Venice Film Festival
2019
EFADs-CAACI Award
San Sebastián International Film Festival
2018
Official Selection
London Film Festival
2019