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God Raises Them
Angel lives with his mother and has homosexual inclinations. One day he meets Mirna, a prostitute who has a son. The three try to form a strange family.
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Plot Summary
A young girl named Lu is raised in an isolated community by her mother and grandmother. She experiences a deeply religious upbringing, where her grandmother emphasizes the importance of faith and divine intervention. As Lu grows, she begins to question the rigid doctrines and the concept of miracles, leading to a spiritual awakening and a search for her own identity.
Critical Reception
Upon its release, 'God Raises Them' garnered critical acclaim for its sensitive portrayal of faith, family dynamics, and adolescent awakening. Reviewers praised Cuarón's directorial vision and the film's atmospheric cinematography, though some found its pacing deliberate. Audiences connected with its themes of spiritual questioning and the universal search for belonging.
What Reviewers Say
Heralded for its poetic visual style and profound exploration of faith.
Praised for its nuanced depiction of a young girl's spiritual and emotional journey.
Noted for its slow-burn narrative that effectively builds emotional resonance.
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Fun Fact
Alfonso Cuarón initially considered making this film in black and white before deciding on color cinematography.
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