La Flor
La Flor

La Flor

2019TV ShowEnded1 SeasonSpanish

In all the stories that Llinas presents to us here with his narrative flair, well-known from Extraordinary Stories, we see the same four actresses, but each time in different roles: Elisa Carricajo, Valeria Correa, Pilar Gamboa, Laura Paredes – we also see them grow and get older.

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IMDb7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes98%
Metacritic89/100
Google Users88%
Director: Mariano LlinásGenres: Drama, Mystery, Adventure, Romance, Thriller, Comedy

Plot Summary

This experimental Argentine film is structured as an anthology of six distinct episodes, each featuring a different female protagonist and a varying narrative style and genre. The connecting thread is the notion of a 'flower' and its symbolic representation, as the characters navigate complex relationships, embark on mysterious quests, and confront existential dilemmas. The film explores themes of storytelling, identity, and the passage of time through its ambitious and unconventional structure.

Critical Reception

La Flor garnered significant critical acclaim for its audacious ambition, formal experimentation, and the compelling performances of its lead actresses. Critics lauded its unique structure and its ability to sustain interest over its considerable runtime, though some found its length and episodic nature challenging. It was widely considered a major work of contemporary Argentine cinema.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its bold and inventive narrative structure.
  • Celebrated for the captivating performances of its ensemble cast, particularly the female leads.
  • Applauded as a significant and ambitious work of cinematic art, though its length can be demanding.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's unique approach to storytelling and its artistic merit, with many finding it a thought-provoking and memorable cinematic experience, despite its unconventional length.

Awards & Accolades

Won Best Film at the Mar del Plata International Film Festival and received multiple awards at international festivals. Nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the Independent Spirit Awards.

Fun Fact

The film was shot over a period of six years, allowing director Mariano Llinás to deeply explore the evolving performances and character arcs of his lead actresses.

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