THE VIRGIN OF THE QUARRY LAKE

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.

News:

Filmax Nabs International Rights to ‘The Virgin of the Quarry Lake’ by Helmer Laura Casabé, from a Benjamín Naishtat Screenplay (EXCLUSIVE)

Expanding its lineup for Cannes this year, top Spanish indie studio Filmax has snagged international rights to feature “The Virgin of the Quarry Lake” by Laura Casabé, a notable figure in genre filmmaking who won the best director prize at Sitges in... Read More

Ventana Sur Unveils Its Goes to Cannes Lineup, Including the Latest From Mexico’s Rigoberto Perezcano and Argentina’s Laura Casabé (EXCLUSIVE)

Ventana Sur heads to Cannes, revealing its selection for the dynamic Goes To showcase, which ushers-in a curated works-in-progress lineup to team international talent with sales agents, distributors and further festival programming opportunities.The five projects selected represent some of the best... Read More

Argentina’s Past and Teen Turmoil Collide in Laura Casabe’s Supernatural-Tinged ’The Virgin of the Quarry Lake’: ‘It’s About Magic and Strange Forces Weaving Into the Fabric of the Everyday’

“The Virgin of the Quarry Lake,” the latest feature from “The Returned” helmer Laura Casabé, sets Argentina’s 2001 economic collapse against a mix of adolescent angst, unbridled desire and supernatural forces. Written by Argentinean filmmaker Benjamín Naishtat (“Rojo,” “Puan”) and drawn from... Read More

THE VIRGIN OF THE QUARRY LAKE - Strong festival run

We are thrilled to announce ouf film THE VIRGIN OF THE QUARRY LAKE is having a fantastic festival run that started with its world premiere at Sundance Film Festival (World Dramatic Competition). In upcoming weeks, the film will be participating in four different festivals! The prestigious MOMA and FLC New Directors/New... Read More

The Quebec Association of Film Critics chose Laura Casabe’s “The Virgin of the Quarry Lake” for its AQCC award

The Quebec Association of Film Critics chose Laura Casabe’s “The Virgin of the Quarry Lake” for its AQCC award, praising its “judicious balance between the coming-of-age story and everyday horror, for its strong symbolism linked to the crises of 21st-century... Read More