MACDO draws from both telenovela and home movie aesthetics to deliver a sharp exploration of family power dynamics and the mechanisms of domination within a household.
evoking a christmas eve in late 1990s mexico city, the film unveils the hidden tensions beneath a seemingly warm gathering, revealing how proximity and affection often mask control.
written, directed and produced by: racornelia
executive producers: amat escalante, elias katsoufis
production houses: enantiodromia, haos film, tres tunas
countries: mexico, greece
language: spanish, english, french
duration: 118 min.
year: 2025