Madeinusa is a girl who lives in an isolated village in the mountains of Peru. This strange place is characterized by its religious fervor, and seemingly odd custom: from Good Friday at three o’clock in the afternoon to Easter Sunday, the whole village can do whatever it feels like.
Acting
Magaly Solier's silent resistance speaks volumes.
Cinematography
Peruvian mountains as suffocating character.
Direction
Llosa's debut announces major voice.
Director
Claudia Llosa
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The 'hora santa' tradition blends real Andean Holy Week customs with Llosa's fictional extrapolation.
Llosa deliberately cast non-professionals from Ayacucho region; Solier was discovered selling vegetables at market.
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