Dry Martina
Dry Martina

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Dry Martina

2018
Movie
95 min
Spanish

Martina was a famous singer in Argentina during the late 90s, who's become completely frigid and disenchanted with love. The arrival of a so-called sister, alongside her attractive boyfriend, compel Martina to go to Chile with one objective in mind: getting back her libido.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Ana García BlayaGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

Martina, a once-famous singer, now lives a quiet life, estranged from her music career and her daughter. When her daughter unexpectedly dies, Martina is forced to confront her past and the choices that led to their estrangement. She decides to embark on a road trip to scatter her daughter's ashes, encountering various characters and situations that help her process her grief and find a path towards reconciliation with herself and the memory of her child.

Critical Reception

Dry Martina received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who often praised Carla Peterson's performance and the film's emotional depth, though some found the pacing to be uneven. Audiences generally responded well to the film's exploration of themes like grief, regret, and the complexities of mother-daughter relationships.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Carla Peterson's powerful and nuanced portrayal of a grieving mother.

  • The film effectively explores themes of loss, reconciliation, and the challenges of familial relationships.

  • Some critics noted that the narrative pacing could be inconsistent at times.

Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not widely available.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Actress (Carla Peterson) at the Platino Awards.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Ana García Blaya, also wrote the screenplay, drawing inspiration from personal experiences and observations about familial dynamics.

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