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Mosquita y Mari

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Two Chicana high schoolers, Mari (Venecia Troncoso) and Yolanda (Fenessa Pineda), form a bond that confuses them at times.

Critics Reviews

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Tim Grierson Screen International 09/23/2024
Mosquita Y Mari never definitively defines their friendship... so credit is due to these young actresses for walking a dramatic tightrope that requires an impressive amount of nuance. Go to Full Review
Stanley Kauffmann The New Republic 06/18/2013
In terms of content or plot, this film has little new to offer. Yet it is a small prize. Go to Full Review
Farran Smith Nehme New York Post 08/03/2012
3/4
Guerrero's attitude toward the teenagers - understanding and affectionate, without being cloying - is what holds your interest. Go to Full Review
Dorothy Burk Vasquez PopMatters 09/23/2024
7/10
The world of Mosquita y Mari is rich in color and emotional depth. Go to Full Review
Gary M. Kramer Gay City News 09/23/2024
Guerrero brings an authenticity to her characters and their location that informs the film’s drama. Go to Full Review
Rebecca Pahle Pajiba 09/23/2024
The LGBT angle here is low-key and achingly bittersweet. Go to Full Review
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Audience Reviews

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01/29/2022 Its a bit slow in the start but very captivating after the 2nd episode. See more 06/09/2021 I do not see how this is a gay/ lesbian film ??????????!??!!???????? what cuddling ??then touching her face and stomach on a couch is considered gay ? Idk stupid labeling if you ask me the movie was okay not all that idk how it ,has such a high score but I wouldn't recommend to watch that's for sure See more 04/02/2017 This movie is worth seeing for what it highlights. It's not only about love, it's also about equality of chances and different turn of lives. I wish the ending were different but i did enjoy watching the movie. See more 03/09/2016 waste of time no plot See more 01/19/2016 Tender slice-of-life tale, leisurely filmed. See more 02/25/2015 This beautiful indy film is a treat for anyone looking for a great coming of age story, layered and well shot. The two lead actresses are amazingly convincing and contribute a lot to the success of this beautiful depiction of Latinos families living in the US today. We get to see their struggles, their hopes and through the eyes of these two girls, the inevitable evolution of society, customs and hopes of a new generation in search of its own identity. Thumbs up! See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Two Chicana high schoolers, Mari (Venecia Troncoso) and Yolanda (Fenessa Pineda), form a bond that confuses them at times.
Director
Aurora Guerrero
Screenwriter
Aurora Guerrero
Genre
Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language
Spanish
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 20, 2016
Runtime
1h 25m