Hola Mexico Film Festival has added a new section, The Other Mexico/El Otro México, highlighting experiences of Mexicans rarely portrayed on screen.
The Chambermaid (La camarista) (2019)
The Chambermaid (La camarista) (2019)
NAME OF FILM: THE CHAMBERMAID (LA CAMARISTA)
DIRECTOR(S): Lila Avilés
STARRING: Gabriela Cartol, Teresa Sánchez
GENRE: Drama Film
SYNOPSIS: Lila Avilés turns the monotonous workday of Eve (Gabriela Cartol), a chambermaid at a high-end Mexico City hotel, into a beautifully observed film of rich detail. Set entirely in this alienating environment, with extended scenes taking place in the guest rooms, hallways, and cleaning facilities, this minimalist yet sumptuous movie brings to the fore Eve’s hopes, dreams, and desires.