Laceration
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Running Time 19 minutes 46 seconds
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Genre Drama, Suspense
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Language Spanish
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Completed February 15, 2024, Mexico
Irina and Andrés, utilize their medical expertise to inflict extreme physical pain while in the throes of passion. As they succumb to their addiction, they push boundaries, blurring the line between love and destruction. As Irina becomes increasingly reckless in her pursuit of pleasure, Andrés begins to fear for their safety.
Cast
Mayra Hermosillo
Albi de AbreuKey
Director
Enrique Aranguren
Writer
Enrique Aranguren
Alessandro Nicolaci
Producer
Mariana Dominguez
Enrique Aranguren, a filmmaker from Venezuela specializing in video editing and post-production, is currently based in Mexico City. With a decade of experience at production companies, Enrique transitioned to freelance work in 2019, dedicating himself to documentaries, commercial projects, and fashion films.
Enrique has worked with brands such as UBER, Vogue, NFL Latam, Reckitt, Hugo Boss, Boy Smells, Indie Rocks, and Good American, as well as production companies like NETFLIX, VICE MEDIA, NATGEO LATAM, and VOA52 documentaries.
Highlighting his portfolio are notable works such as:
“Nos Llaman Guerreras” (VEN – 2018) – An award-winning documentary feature about an under-17 female soccer team from Venezuela.
“Explorer” for NatGeo (LATAM – 2018) – A documentary series focusing on social current issues in Latin America.
“Muérete en Casa” (MEX – 2020) – A fictional web series created during the pandemic.
“Rebeladas” (MEX – 2022) – A documentary feature exploring female filmmakers in the 70s, showcased at Cannes Docs in 2023.
Suspense, tension, and a touch of disgust. “LACERACIÓN” seeks to explore, from an intimate and bizarre perspective, how to reignite the spark of love in a romantic relationship, by exaggerating situations to surpass the boundaries of the ordinary. The perversion with which the images unfold knows no limits, as we witness this seemingly perfect couple navigating through a midlife crisis to save their relationship by engaging in violent acts and asserting control, almost as if they were gods.
As a filmmaker and cinephile, I believe that the essence of a cinematic piece lies in the smallest details, and to elevate the experience, we must fully exploit each aspect involved in its creation. There must be a certain subtlety in the cinematography, with movements that are precise and calculated. The camera serves as an observer, keeping us close to our characters to feel their intimacy yet simultaneously maintaining a cold and distant perspective. This contrast between two styles aims to reflect the emotional state of our characters and the transformation they are undergoing.
The atmosphere will be characterized by cool and neutral colors, evoking a sober feeling to allow the red blood/colors to stand out and create a striking contrast that conveys a sense of discomfort, the kind that makes you want to look away but keeps you captivated.
The original score and sound design will immerse us in their perverse world and help us convey tension during the climax, leaving a bitter taste in the mouth minutes after the short film ends.