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The Meltdown

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Chile, 1992. Staying with her grandparents at a remote hotel near an Andean ski resort, Inés (9) befriends Hanna (15), a German skier. When Hanna vanishes without a trace, the search for her exposes hidden truths.

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Carlos Aguilar The Playlist May 26, 2026
A-
As enigmatically as “The Meltdown” unfurls, it leaves enough clues above ground for one to patiently decipher the intricate ideas Martelli is working through in her quietly commanding, narratively rich sophomore film. Go to Full Review Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com May 18, 2026
It’s a well-made film that feels a bit narratively thin, but that almost feels intentional. Go to Full Review David Ehrlich IndieWire May 15, 2026
B-
That approach is sneakily effective in spots, especially as it expresses itself through the tenuous friendship that forms between Inés and Lina, but the girl’s reluctance to challenge the status quo has a chilling effect on the movie’s forward momentum Go to Full Review Bethany Lola Loud and Clear Reviews 2 days ago
3.5/5
An intriguing wintry drama told through the eyes of a 9-year-old. Go to Full Review Padaí Ó Maolchalann In Review Online 2 days ago
The Meltdown thus works better in concept than it does in practice, the extended focus on narrative details that are ultimately unresolved (and, frankly, unimportant) draining the movie of intrigue and some of its beguiling atmosphere. Go to Full Review Marcelo Paredes Cinencuentro Oct 5, 2026
...despite unfolding in a context dominated by snow and a feeling of extreme cold, the film manages to hold a certain warmth in what it ultimately proposes. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Manuela Martelli

Director

Maya O'Rourke

Inés

Saskia Rosendahl

Hanna

Maia Domagala

Hanna

Jakub Gierszał

Alexander

Paulina Urrutia

Techa
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Movie Info

Synopsis Chile, 1992. Staying with her grandparents at a remote hotel near an Andean ski resort, Inés (9) befriends Hanna (15), a German skier. When Hanna vanishes without a trace, the search for her exposes hidden truths.
Director
Manuela Martelli
Producer
Alejandra García, Alex C. Lo, Andrés Wood
Screenwriter
Manuela Martelli
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
Spanish
Runtime
1h 48m
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