1. Tótem - Viennale
Tótem. Lila Avilés. Denmark, France, Mexico 2023. 95 min. OV w/ GER subtitles & OV w/ EN subtitles.
Lila Avilés, Denmark, France, Mexico, 2023, 95min, We enter TÓTEM like guests arriving too early to a big gathering— in the way of its hosts, standing awkwardly amidst…
2. Tótem (2023) directed by Lila Avilés • Reviews, film + cast - Letterboxd
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 ...
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.
3. Tótem (2023) — The Movie Database (TMDB)
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.
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.
4. Tótem | Films from the South
Original title Tótem ; Country Mexico, France ; Year 2023 ; Director Lila Avilés ; Screenplay Lila Avilés.
Mexico, France 2023, Lila Avilés, 1h 35m
5. Tótem (2023) | Rotten Tomatoes
A heartfelt film that tells a poignant story without straying into sentimentality, Tótem is a life-affirming triumph for writer-director Lila Avilés.
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. This poignant and emotionally expansive film from Lila Avilés (The Chambermaid) cements her skill at directing dynamic ensemble performances in her stunning sophomore effort.
6. Tótem - Alpha Violet
TÓTEM is a choral film about life. Seven-year-old Sol spends the day at her grandfather's home, helping her aunts Nuri and Alejandra with the preparations for ...
Logline Seven-year-old Sol spends the day at her grandfather’s home, helping with the preparations for a surprise party for her father. Throughout the day, chaos slowly takes over, fracturing the family’s foundations. Sol will embrace the essence of letting go as a release for existence. Synopsis TÓTEM is a choral film about life. Seven-year-old Sol spends the day at her grandfather’s home, helping her aunts Nuri and Alejandra with the preparations for a surprise party they are throwing for Sol’s father, Tonatiuh. As daylight fades, a strange and chaotic atmosphere takes over, shattering the bonds that hold a family together. Sol will come to understand that her world is about to change dramatically, embracing the essence of letting go and cherishing the breath of life.
7. Tótem - Film Fest Gent
A farewell party for her terminally ill father confronts seven-year-old Sol with the best and worst in her family. Lila Avilés zooms in on the harshness of ...
A farewell party for her terminally ill father confronts seven-year-old Sol with the best and worst in her family. Lila Avilés zooms in on the harshness of life, but also gives a much-needed warmth, showing us that there is always something left to wish for.
8. Tótem (2023) | MUBI
Life—in all its messiness and wonder—swirls, clangs, and clamours through this dazzling family drama from writer-director Lila Avilés. Unfolding across a single ...
Seven-year-old Sol spends the day at her grandfather’s home, helping with the preparations for a surprise party for her father. Throughout the day, chaos slowly takes over, fracturing the family’s foundations. Sol will embrace the essence of letting go as a release for existence.
