The Devil Smokes (and Saves the Burnt Matches in the Same Box)
2026
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Synopsis
In mid-90s Mexico City, five young siblings are left in the care of their grandmother after their parents suddenly disappear. As they fight to survive, the line between reality and something darker starts to blur. The grandmother, haunted by eerie visions and deepening fears, becomes more distant, while the children’s grip on reality begins to unravel. After a clash with their neighbors, the siblings withdraw even further into isolation, cutting themselves off from the outside world.
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Original language
Spanish
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Festival History
- Berlin International Film Festival 2025 generic
- BFI London Film Festival 2025 generic
- Festival du Nouveau Cinéma 2025 - International Competition
- Hong Kong International Film Festival 2025 generic - Firebird Awards: Young Cinema Competition (World) ★ Best Director
- San Francisco International Film Festival 2025 generic
- Stockholm International Film Festival 2025 generic - Discovery
Identifiers & sources
| Wikidata | Q131990763 |
| IMDb | tt35484319 |
| TMDB | 1338552 |
