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The Virgin of the Quarry Lake

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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.

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Clint Worthington RogerEbert.com Jul 28
It reaches a crimson crescendo that feels fitting for its aims. Go to Full Review Marshall Shaffer Slant Magazine 04/03/2025
3.5/4
Laura Casabé abstracts the typical emotions of tortured teens, only to then amplify them. Go to Full Review Aisha Harris NPR 02/28/2025
Casabé uses magical realism and the macabre to explore desire, jealousy, and insecurity within a protagonist who's both extremely relatable and scary to contemplate. Go to Full Review Dionar Hidalgo Algo Más Que Cine Apr 18
7/10
A haunting blend of coming-of-age drama and psychological horror, elevated by strong atmosphere and a compelling lead performance. Uneven at times, but its unsettling tone and thematic ambition leave a lasting impact. Go to Full Review Luis Reséndiz Letras Libres Feb 10
Because Casabé is not interested in redemption or moralizing, she doesn't intend for her protagonist's power to stem from good feelings but from her darkest side. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Pedro Gallego Espinof Jan 29
4/5
[Laura Casabé's] meticulous approach makes the dark progression of 'The Virgin of the Quarry Lake' remarkable, continuing a new wave of Argentine horror willing to delve into murky, even violent and disturbing, territory. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Laura Casabé

Director

Dolores Oliverio

Actor

Dady Brieva

Actor

Fernanda Echevarría

Actor

Luisa Merelas

Actor

Agustín Sosa

Actor

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The Virgin of the Quarry Lake

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Movie Info

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.
Director
Laura Casabé
Producer
Valería Bistagnino, Tomás Eloy Muñoz, Alejandro Israel, Diego Martínez Ulanosky, Ángeles Hernández, David Matamoros
Screenwriter
Benjamín Naishtat
Production Co
Buenos Aires Audiovisual Cluster, Ajimolido Films, Instituto Nacional de Cine y Artes Audiovisuales, Mr Miyagi Films, Mostra Cine, Caponeto, Fondo Nacional de las Artes
Genre
Drama, Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
Spanish
Runtime
1h 30m