Maid, The

<3.5/4 stars> ...extremely well-acted.
-Michael Phillips, CHICAGO TRIBUNE
A gem.
-A.O. Scott, NEW YORK TIMES
Tenderly funny with flashes of genuine compassion. The Maid"" is among the best films I've seen this year.""
-Dana Stevens, SLATE

Synopsis

Raquel has served as the Valdes family's maid for over two decades. At the age of 41, the stress of her job is finally starting to take its toll, triggering a series of crippling headaches and dizzy spells. The mother of the household decides to hire an additional maid to lighten the workload, but this doesn’t sit well with Raquel. Hell-bent on protecting her territory, she uses a barrage of passive-aggressive tactics to drive her would-be helpers away, one after another. Winner of the Sundance Grand Jury Prize, "The Maid" is a humorous and touching story that will sweep you off your feet.

Theatrical Release Date

Friday, February 26, 2010
Original Languages: Spanish
Genre: Drama
Running Time: 95 min.
Year: 2009

CREDITS

CAST
Alejandro Goic
Catalina Saavedra
Claudia Celedón
Andrea García-Huidobro
Mariana Loyola
DIRECTED BY
Sebastián Silva

TRAILER


PHOTOS

Raquel (Catalinia Saavedra). Image courtesy of Mongrel Media
Director Sebastian Silva. Image courtesy of Mongrel Media
Raquel (Catalinia Saavedra). Image courtesy of Mongrel Media
Raquel (Catalinia Saavedra). Image courtesy of Mongrel Media
Pilar (Cluadia Caledon). Image courtesy of Mongrel Media
Mercedes (Mercedes Villanueva). Image courtesy of Mongrel Media
Pilar (Cluadia Caledon). Image courtesy of Mongrel Media
Raquel (Catalinia Saavedra). Image courtesy of Mongrel Media
Raquel (Catalinia Saavedra). Image courtesy of Mongrel Media
Raquel (Catalinia Saavedra) & Lucy (Mariana Loyola). Image courtesy of Mongrel Media