Matar a la bestia (2021)
Anno di uscita: 2021
Nazione: Argentina, Brazil, Chile
Alternative Title: Como Matar a Besta, To Kill the Beast, Zabić bestię, 투 킬 더 비스트
Regista: Agustina San Martín
Writer: Agustina San Martín
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Parole chiave
Parole chiave: small town, border, coming of age, mythological beast, missing person, lgbt, lesbian
Storia
Emilia, aged 17, arrives at her Aunt Ines' hostel situated near the border between Argentina and Brazil. She seeks to find her long lost brother who had disappeared years ago while exploring the dense jungle nearby. This region is reputed for its local myths and legends about a dangerous beast, believed to be the spirit of an evil man manifesting in various animal forms. As Emilia embarks on her journey to uncover her brother's fate and confront the beast, she also undergoes sexual awakening.
Riassunto
Matar a la bestia is a 2021 Argentine film directed by Agustina San Martín, blending drama with mystery. Set at the border between Argentina and Brazil, it revolves around Emilia, a teenager navigating her sexual awakening while searching for her missing brother in a jungle plagued by local legends about a shape-shifting beast believed to be a vengeful spirit. The film explores themes of identity, loss, and the power of personal confrontations.
