Synopsis
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.
Tótem (2023) is a 1h 35min drama feature film by Lila Avilés. In a bustling Mexican household, seven-year-old Sol is swept up in a whirlwind of preparations for the birthday party... Selected for Los Angeles Film Awards (2023).
Key facts
Original language
Spanish
First release
September 7, 2023
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Festival History
- Independent Spirit Awards 2024 generic - Best International
- AFI Fest 2023 generic - World Cinema
- Berlin International Film Festival 2023 generic
- BFI London Film Festival 2023 generic
- Calgary International Film Festival 2023 generic - International Narrative Competition; Features Not in Competition
- Hong Kong International Film Festival 2023 generic - Firebird Awards: Young Cinema Competition (World) ★ Firebird winner (World)
- Karlovy Vary International Film Festival 2023 generic - Horizonty
- Los Angeles Film Awards 2023
- Melbourne International Film Festival 2023 generic - Feature
- San Sebastián International Film Festival 2023 generic
- Telluride Film Festival 2023 generic - Sneak Previews
- Tokyo International Film Festival 2023 generic - World Focus: 20th Latin Beat Film Festival in TIFF
Identifiers & sources
| Wikidata | Q116327000 |
| IMDb | tt26315142 |
| TMDB | 958186 |
