''The Box'' ( es, La caja) is a 2021
thriller drama film
In film and television, drama is a category or genre of narrative fiction (or semi-fiction) intended to be more serious than humorous in tone. Drama of this kind is usually qualified with additional terms that specify its particular super-g ...
directed by Venezuelan filmmaker
Lorenzo Vigas
Lorenzo Vigas Castes (born 1967) is a Venezuelan director, screenwriter and film producer.
Biography
Education
Born in Mérida, the son of the painter Oswaldo Vigas, Vigas graduated in molecular biology at the University of Tampa.
In 1995 ...
. It was selected to compete for the
Golden Lion
The Golden Lion ( it, Leone d'oro) is the highest prize given to a film at the Venice Film Festival. The prize was introduced in 1949 by the organizing committee and is now regarded as one of the film industry's most prestigious and distinguishe ...
at the
78th Venice International Film Festival
The 78th annual Venice International Film Festival was held from 1 to 11 September 2021. South Korean director Bong Joon-ho was appointed as the President of the Jury, marking the first time a South Korean director has been picked as the festiv ...
and as the Venezuelan entry for the
Best International Feature Film at the
95th Academy Awards
The 95th Academy Awards ceremony, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), will honor films released in 2022, and is scheduled to take place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California on March 12, 2023. Comed ...
.
Cast
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Hernán Mendoza
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Hatzín Navarrete
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Cristina Zulueta
Reception
See also
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List of Venezuelan submissions for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film
References
External links
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2021 films
2021 drama films
2020s Spanish-language films
Venezuelan drama films
2021 thriller films
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