THE VIRGIN OF THE QUARRY LAKE

THE VIRGIN OF THE QUARRY LAKE
Title: THE VIRGIN OF THE QUARRY LAKE
Genre: Supernatural, Coming-of-age, Horror
Language(s): Spanish
Status: Post-Production
Year: 2024
Director(s): Laura Casabe
Screenplay: Benjamin Naishtat, Based on the stories by Mariana Enriquez
Producer(s): Valeria Bistagnino, Tomas Eloy Muñoz, Alejandro Israel, Diego Martinez Ulanosky, Angeles Hernandez, David Matamoros, Livi Herrera
Cast: Dolores Oliverio, Luisa Merelas, Fernanda Echevarría, Dady Brieva

Synopsis

2001, Argentina: A hot and steamy summer, just a few months after the outbreak of violence which led to a profound social and economic crisis in the country.

Natalia, Mariela and Josefina are three, inseparable friends who live on the outskirts of Buenos Aires. Having just finished their final year of high school, they all fall madly in love with Diego, a lifelong friend. Natalia has always had the most chemistry with him, but just when it seems inevitable that their friendship will turn into something more, Silvia appears on the scene. Older and more experienced in every sense, she soon captures Diego’s attention. Our protagonist suddenly finds herself having to deal with heartbreak, rejection and the fear of losing everything.

With the help of her grandma, Rita, Natalia decides to call on dark incantations and curses to jinx Diego and Silvia’s blossoming relationship. The spell doesn’t work, but it does lead to a new and unknown sensation inside Natalia. An unexplored, mysterious feeling that will lead her towards self-empowerment, sexual awakening and a drastic denouement.

News

9th May 2024 - By Anna Marie de la Fuente (Variety)

Filmax Nabs International Rights to ‘The Virgin of the Quarry Lake’ by Helmer Laura Casabé, from a Benjamín Naishtat Screenplay (EXCLUSIVE)... (Read more)

9th May 2024 - By Holly Jones (Variety)

Ventana Sur Unveils Its Goes to Cannes Lineup, Including the Latest From Mexico’s Rigoberto Perezcano and Argentina’s Laura Casabé (EXCLUSIVE)... (Read more)

Sinopsis

2001, Argentina: A hot and steamy summer, just a few months after the outbreak of violence which led to a profound social and economic crisis in the country.

Natalia, Mariela and Josefina are three, inseparable friends who live on the outskirts of Buenos Aires. Having just finished their final year of high school, they all fall madly in love with Diego, a lifelong friend. Natalia has always had the most chemistry with him, but just when it seems inevitable that their friendship will turn into something more, Silvia appears on the scene. Older and more experienced in every sense, she soon captures Diego’s attention. Our protagonist suddenly finds herself having to deal with heartbreak, rejection and the fear of losing everything.

With the help of her grandma, Rita, Natalia decides to call on dark incantations and curses to jinx Diego and Silvia’s blossoming relationship. The spell doesn’t work, but it does lead to a new and unknown sensation inside Natalia. An unexplored, mysterious feeling that will lead her towards self-empowerment, sexual awakening and a drastic denouement.

News

9th May 2024 - By Anna Marie de la Fuente (Variety)

Filmax Nabs International Rights to ‘The Virgin of the Quarry Lake’ by Helmer Laura Casabé, from a Benjamín Naishtat Screenplay (EXCLUSIVE)... (Read more)

9th May 2024 - By Holly Jones (Variety)

Ventana Sur Unveils Its Goes to Cannes Lineup, Including the Latest From Mexico’s Rigoberto Perezcano and Argentina’s Laura Casabé (EXCLUSIVE)... (Read more)

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