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The Headless Woman

The Headless Woman

20086.21h 27m

Overview

After running into something with her car, Vero experiences a particular psychological state. She realizes she might have killed someone.

Directed by Lucrecia Martel
Written by Lucrecia Martel
Produced by Enrique Piñeyro, Tilde Corsi, Verónica Cura
Box OfficeBudget: $2.7MRevenue: $100K

Top Cast

María Onetto

María Onetto

Verónica

Claudia Cantero

Claudia Cantero

Josefina

César Bordón

César Bordón

Marcos

Guillermo Arengo

Guillermo Arengo

Marcelo

Inés Efrón

Inés Efrón

Candita

María Vaner

María Vaner

Tia Lala

D

Daniel Genoud

Juan Manuel

Alicia Muxo

Alicia Muxo

Prima Rosita

Pía Uribelarrea

Pía Uribelarrea

Prima Tere

A

Andrea Verdun

Chica Moto 1

Themes & Keywords

hit-and-runwoman director

About The Headless Woman

The Headless Woman is a drama, mystery film released in 2008 exploring themes of hit-and-run, woman director. Directed by Lucrecia Martel, it stars María Onetto, Claudia Cantero, César Bordón. After running into something with her car, Vero experiences a particular psychological state. She realizes she might have killed someone.

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