Madre is directed by Aaron Burns (Knock, Knock, Green Inferno), who also wrote the original screenplay, and stars Chilean actress Daniela RamΓrez (La PoseΓda, Los Archivos del Cardenal), Cristobal Tapia Montt (The Stranger), MatΓas Bassi (Pulseras Rojas) and Aida Jabolin. The film is produced by NicolΓ‘s LΓ³pez and Miguel Asensio Llamas.
Madre follows the story of Diana Prieto (Ramirez), a four months pregnant wife and mother of Martin (MatΓas), who is severely autistic autism and whose special needs have become overwhelming for her. After a chance encounter with Luz (Aida), a gifted Filipino caretaker, Diana regains some sanity in her life as Martin begins to adapt and communicate quickly under the supervision of Luz. However, as he has only been taught to communicate in Filipino, Diana begins to suspect that Luz is using the language barrier to turn Martin against her and into something much more sinister
If you are attending this years SXSW... make sure you check this one out, and let me know how it was!
SXSW Screenings
Tuesday, March 14th at 1:30PM | Alamo Lamar B – Public Screening
Wednesday, March 15th at 9:00PM | Alamo Lamar D – Public Screening
Friday, March 17th at 9:00PM | ZACH Theater – Public Screening