Tótem

Name: Tótem
Genre: Drama
Released: 2023-09-07
Duration: 1 h 35 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Naíma Sentíes, Montserrat Marañon, Marisol Gasé, Saori Gurza, Mateo García Elizondo

2023·Movie·12A·95 min·★ 6.8(98)

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In a bustling Mexican household, seven-year-old Sol is swept up in a whirlwind of preparations for the birthday party for her father, Tona, led by her mother, aunts, and other relatives. As the day goes on, building to an event both anticipated and dreaded, Sol begins to understand the gravity of the celebration this year and watches as her family does the same.

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Can I watch Tótem in United States? Yes — you can stream Tótem in United States on Criterion Channel and Kanopy, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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About Tótem

Tótem is a 2023 Spanish-language drama film directed by Lila Avilés. The cast is led by Naíma Sentíes, Montserrat Marañon, Marisol Gasé. It has a runtime of 1h 35m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel, Kanopy.

Tótem was produced by Limerencia Films, Paloma Productions, and Alpha Violet Production and made in Denmark and France. It was released on September 7, 2023, and carries a 12A certification. At the box office it grossed around $0 million worldwide.

Director: Lila Avilés
Writers: Lila Avilés
Release date: September 7, 2023
Original language: Spanish
Age rating: 12A
Status: Released
Country: Denmark, France
Box office: $0 million
Production: Limerencia Films, Paloma Productions, Alpha Violet Production

Tótem cast & crew

Tótem was directed by Lila Avilés and written by Lila Avilés.

The cast features Naíma Sentíes as Sol, Montserrat Marañon as Nuri, Marisol Gasé as Alejandra, Saori Gurza as Esther, Mateo García Elizondo as Tonatiuh, and Teresa Sánchez as Cruz.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Thomas Becka, cinematography is by Diego Tenorio, and it was produced by Siobhan Flynn and Salma Hayek Pinault.

Is Tótem worth watching?

Tótem holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 98 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 35m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama, Tótem is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Tótem

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