Petit Mal (French language for 'Little Evil') is a 2022 Colombian drama film written, co-produced, co-edited and directed by Ruth Caudeli.
Synopsis
Martina, Laia and Anto are three women who have a
Polyamory relationship where the three of them enjoy their meetings in the backyard, their tireless jokes and taking care of the dogs they have rescued. However, their relationship is tested when Laia is called for a long-term project in another city, leaving Martina and Anto vulnerable to face their own dynamics in Laia's absence, forcing them to constantly evolve.
Cast
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Silvia Varón as Martina
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Ruth Caudeli as Laia
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Ana María Otálora as Anto
Release
Petit Mal had its world premiere on June 9, 2022 ,at the 21st
Tribeca Festival,
then screened on June 14, 2022, at the 37th Guadalajara International Film Festival,
at the end of June 2022 at the 46th Frameline San Francisco International LGBTQ Film Festival,
on August 31, 2022, at the Vancouver Latin American Film Festival
and on September 24, 2022, at the 33rd Hong Kong Lesbian & Gay Film Festival.
Reception
Critical reception
On the review aggregator website
Rotten Tomatoes, 75% of 12 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.8/10.
Accolades
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| 2022 | Guadalajara International Film Festival | Maguey Award | Petit Mal | | |
| Frameline San Francisco International LGBTQ Film Festival | Jury Prize - Best Film | | |
| San Sebastián International Film Festival | Sebastiane Award | | |
| 2023 | Macondo Awards | Best Actress | Ana María Otálora | | |
| Best Supporting Actress | Silvia Varón | |
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