English Movie The Maid {La Nana} 2009
Cast And Crew
Stars Agustin Silva, Delfina Guzman, Anita Reeves, Andrea Garcia Huidobro, Alejandro Goic
Director: Sebastian Silva
Producer: Gregorio Gonzalez
Writer :Sebastián Silva (story)
Screenwriter: Sebastian Silva
Producers: Danielle Fillios, Issa Guerra, Edgar San Juan, Gregorio Gonzalez, Sebastian Silva
Editor: Danielle Fillios
Genre: Drama
Release Date: October 16, 2009
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Distributor: Elephant Eye Films
The Maid (Chile) - Synopsis
Set in Santiago, Chile, "The Maid" is the story of Raquel (Catalina Saavedra in a bold performance,) who has served as the live-in maid for the Valdes family for 23 years. Neither truly a member of the family nor simply a servant, she inhabits an undefined space somewhere in between. Threatened when the family decides to bring on extra help, she engages in a series of increasingly frantic acts to hold on to her position in this sharp comedic drama about family, class and self-discovery.Watch online Movie Trailer free The Maid {La Nana} Hollywood film
Plot Summarry
The film,A woman feels she must fight to hold on to her place in the household where she's been a servant for much of her life in this drama from writer and director Sebastian Silva. Raquel (Catalina Saavedra) works as a maid for a well-to-do Chilean family, and has been with the household so long that she's come to think of herself as part of the family. However, Raquel is also aware of the distance between herself and her employers, and though she's fiercely devoted to Mundo Valdes (Alejandro Goic), his wife, Pilar (Claudia Celedón), and their son, Lucas (Agustín Silva), she finds herself increasingly at odds with their rebellious daughter, Camila (Andrea García-Huidobro). Years of hard and unrelenting work have begun to take their toll on Raquel, and Mundo decides she could use some help; he hires a young au pair, Mercedes (Mercedes Villanueva), to assist her, but Raquel refuses to allow anyone to usurp her role in any way, and treats the girl so horribly she soon quits. Unaware of the conflict between Raquel and Mercedes, Mundo hires an older and more experienced women to work with Raquel, Sonia (Anita Reeves), and it's not long before the two domestics are locked in a fierce battle of wills. La Nana (aka The Maid) received its American premiere at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
The Maid {La Nana} Hollywood film Review
I just saw this at the Sydney Film Festival and enjoyed it very much. An up close and personal drama with nice comic moments about a live in housekeeper who works for wealthy family in Santiago. Catalina Saavedra in the lead role delivers a very strong performance as the shy and emotionally distant maid who literally doesn't have a life besides her role within the house.
There are some really fine scenes throughout this film as we slowly get to know the family and obviously Raquel the maid. I liked the fact that the family did not treat her like dirt and knew her value to the household.
A small character driven film with a warm heart and realistic touches. It was also nice to see the Director and Lead Actress (Sebastian Silva and Catalina Saavedra) live after the screening for Q & A's with the appreciative audience.
By Lana Getubig
“I liked the story and the character but I thought it was a little too drawn out to come to her epiphany. I would have liked to explore her other family and why she had minimal contact.”
By Stephen McAdoo
Terrific portrayal of a tragically claustrophobic life told with humor and heart. Will likely get my audience vote for best lead actress of the festival. The cast playing the family are also pitch perfect in their cluelessness.”
By denise packer
it's one of those films i wanted to jump thru the screen and say YES, but what is she thinking! it was so frustrating to see such potential in a script, and for it to just fall flat! the acting was excellent, but the story was just not there and that was so disappointing.
