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Storyline
Julieta and Federico are parents of three boys, it is a high class family. He is a successful architect. They receive the visit of Tito, uncle of Federico, a gray man who has just left the prison. Tito wants to go to the sea and Federico proposes to go to a house that he himself built for some friends, but Federico stays in the city, working.
IMDB Rating - 6.2/10
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Facts & Trivia
- Title: Damn Summer (Original title: Verano maldito)
- Year of Release: 2011
- Country of Origin: Argentina
- Genre: Drama, Psychological, Family Tragedy
- Director & Co-Writer: Luis Ortega, a prominent figure in Argentine independent cinema known for his raw, provocative storytelling.
- Family Collaboration: The film is a notable family project. It stars Julieta Ortega, the director’s sister, in a leading role. Their father, Palito Ortega, is a legendary Argentine singer, actor, and former politician.
- Director’s Career: Luis Ortega directed his first feature film at the age of 19 and later gained international recognition for acclaimed television series such as Historia de un Clan and El Marginal.
- Main Cast: Julieta Ortega, JoaquÃn Furriel, and Alejandro Urdapilleta, delivering intense and emotionally layered performances.
- Synopsis: The story centers on a wealthy family whose routine collapses after a series of tragic events during a summer trip, leading to emotional disintegration, psychological instability, and moral conflict.
- Runtime: Approximately 73 minutes, making it a compact yet emotionally heavy viewing experience.
- Language: Spanish
- Filming Style: Minimalist and character-driven, with a strong focus on atmosphere, silence, and emotional tension rather than conventional narrative pacing.
- Themes: Grief, mental breakdown, family dysfunction, loss of control, emotional repression, and the fragility of social privilege.
- Multiple Titles: Internationally released under the English title Damn Summer. It was also associated with the working title No le mientas al diablo during early development stages.
- Critical Position: While not a mainstream commercial success, the film is often discussed within Argentine arthouse cinema for its disturbing realism and bold narrative choices.
- Audience Appeal: Best suited for viewers interested in psychological dramas, experimental cinema, and films that explore the darker side of family and emotional trauma.
- Title: Damn Summer (Original title: Verano maldito)
- Year of Release: 2011
- Country of Origin: Argentina
- Genre: Drama, Psychological, Family Tragedy
- Director & Co-Writer: Luis Ortega, a prominent figure in Argentine independent cinema known for his raw, provocative storytelling.
- Family Collaboration: The film is a notable family project. It stars Julieta Ortega, the director’s sister, in a leading role. Their father, Palito Ortega, is a legendary Argentine singer, actor, and former politician.
- Director’s Career: Luis Ortega directed his first feature film at the age of 19 and later gained international recognition for acclaimed television series such as Historia de un Clan and El Marginal.
- Main Cast: Julieta Ortega, JoaquÃn Furriel, and Alejandro Urdapilleta, delivering intense and emotionally layered performances.
- Synopsis: The story centers on a wealthy family whose routine collapses after a series of tragic events during a summer trip, leading to emotional disintegration, psychological instability, and moral conflict.
- Runtime: Approximately 73 minutes, making it a compact yet emotionally heavy viewing experience.
- Language: Spanish
- Filming Style: Minimalist and character-driven, with a strong focus on atmosphere, silence, and emotional tension rather than conventional narrative pacing.
- Themes: Grief, mental breakdown, family dysfunction, loss of control, emotional repression, and the fragility of social privilege.
- Multiple Titles: Internationally released under the English title Damn Summer. It was also associated with the working title No le mientas al diablo during early development stages.
- Critical Position: While not a mainstream commercial success, the film is often discussed within Argentine arthouse cinema for its disturbing realism and bold narrative choices.
- Audience Appeal: Best suited for viewers interested in psychological dramas, experimental cinema, and films that explore the darker side of family and emotional trauma.