Piedad
Piedad

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Piedad

2018
Movie
Adult · 18+
14 min
Spanish

Rodolfa and Maria Antonieta, two sexworkers with a deep passion for spliffs and trap music, hang around all day at their workplace: a magic garden at an abandoned airport ground in Berlin. When their colleague Asunción suddenly appears with the corpse of a dead client, they discover how easily sexual desire can cross the borders between the living and the deceased. A tragicomedy that explores ideas never touched before. “Because death really suits some people well”.

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Director: Jos i -Luis Garc i -a AgrazGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

The film tells the story of Piedad, a young woman who suffers a terrible accident that leaves her in a coma. During her unconscious state, she experiences a journey through her memories and emotions, confronting her past and the relationships that shaped her. As her family struggles with the uncertainty of her condition, Piedad fights to regain consciousness and come to terms with her life.

Critical Reception

Piedad received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising the performances of its lead actors, particularly Macarena García and Alba Flores, and its emotional depth. Some found the narrative a bit predictable, but the film was generally appreciated for its sensitive portrayal of trauma, memory, and family dynamics.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for strong emotional performances, especially from Macarena García.

  • Noted for its touching exploration of memory and recovery.

  • Some critics felt the plot was somewhat conventional.

Google audience: Audience reception for Piedad is not widely available through aggregated Google user reviews.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Jos i -Luis Garc i -a Agraz, is known for his work in television and theater, and 'Piedad' marked a significant feature film directorial effort for him.

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