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Movie poster: Gabriela (2023)
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2023 · 16 min Drama
6.0 / 10 · TMDB

It's the summer after high school graduation and Gabriela, a young undocumented Guatemalan woman, pursues her dream of swimming for an illustrious Country Club swim team. Despite her single-minded determination, Gabriela is continually confronted with her overprotective mother’s ears, limitations on her economic and legal status, and self-judgment. As she questions her self-worth against the structures of contemporary American Southern life, Gabriela embarks on a quest towards personal freedom and self-acceptance.

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📋 Film Details

Year 2023
Country United States of America
Genre Drama
Director Evelyn Lorena
Runtime 16 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.0/10 (1 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film constructs its world around the central metaphor of water—a space of both liberation and insurmountable barriers. It explores the quiet interiority of its protagonist, relying on subtle performance to convey the weight of invisible constraints.

What lingers after the final frame is a profound sense of resilience, a portrait of a young woman navigating the deep end of a system not built for her. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Evelyn Lorena

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For a contemplative evening, allowing its immersive sound design and patient pacing to fully resonate.

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