EFF: Mamifera

Mamífera

Australian Premiere

“Mamifera tackles an endlessly complicated, often excruciating, sometimes beautiful topic with grace, humour, and easily relatable characters.” – Austin Chronicle

Winner of the Best Performance Award at SXSW for actor Maria Rodríguez Soto, Mamífera is a warm, gratifying comedy that takes a complicated situation and, through an impeccable lead performance, gives it a very relatable face.

Lola enjoys a happy life with her partner, Bruno, until an unexpected pregnancy upends their plans. Although Lola has always been clear that motherhood is not for her, she now feels challenged by social expectations and is forced to confront her anxieties. During the three days she spends waiting for her appointment at the clinic, Lola consults her friends and family, seeking to reaffirm her decision to become a parent. Meanwhile, Bruno must come to terms with his future as a father, something he never imagined...until now.

Director Liliana Torres brings an intimate and personal touch to this pricky and pleasurable film which draws on autobiographical elements with canny humour and touching insight.

Festivals & Awards

Winner of Narrative Feature Performances at the SXSW 2024
Official Selection of the San Sebastián International Film Festival 2024
Official Selection of the Warsaw International Film Festival 2024
Official Selection of the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival 2024

Rating

Unclassified 18+

Duration

115 min

Country

Spain

Language

Catalan, Spanish (English subtitles)

Cast

Maria Rodríguez Soto, Enric Auquer, Ruth Llopis, Anna Alarcón, Ann Perelló

Director

Liliana Torres