Ánima

Alexandra, a sound designer, travels to a remote town in Argentina to record the natural soundscape for a film. While there, she becomes entangled in the unsettling local legends and mysterious disappearances that plague the area. As she delves deeper into the community's secrets, she begins to question her own reality and the true nature of the 'anima' that seems to haunt the region.

Ánima garnered attention for its atmospheric tension and unique approach to mystery, though its deliberate pacing and ambiguous narrative were points of discussion among critics. Audiences were drawn to its evocative sound design and intriguing premise, making it a notable entry in Latin American independent cinema.

• Praised for its immersive sound design and unsettling atmosphere.

• Noted for its slow-burn suspense and enigmatic plot.

• Some found the narrative too abstract and lacking in concrete resolution.

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Selected for the New Directors Competition at the Locarno Film Festival.

The film's director, Laura Citarella, also served as the lead actress and sound designer, immersing herself deeply in the project's auditory and narrative elements.