Guatemala6 Essential Films from GuatemalaStop 2 of 6

La Llorona

Name: La Llorona
Released: 2019

2019

A retired Guatemalan general accused of genocide against the Mayan people is besieged in his mansion by protesters, while inside the house a mysterious new maid and the vengeful spirit of a weeping woman close in. A haunting political ghost story.

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Part of 6 Essential Films from Guatemala

This film is stop 2 of 6 in the hand-ranked native-cinema route through Guatemala. See the complete ranking or read the selection methodology.

Watching this film stamps Guatemala in the 196 country film challenge.