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Chetzemoka's Curse (2001)

"Only the second American Dogme 95 movie"

6.020011h 21mEN
Drama

Directed by Marlon Schmidt

Rating

6.0/10

Runtime

1h 21m

Language

EN

Release

January 1, 2001

Director

Marlon Schmidt

Overview

Chetzemoka's Curse is about a young, twenty-something woman, Maya (Maya Berthoud), who is haunted by the memory of her first love and her subsequent betrayal. She still feels the pain, works to exorcise it as she wiles away her life as a maid in a small town hotel. But her road to health seems to in...

Cast

Maya Berthoud

Maya Berthoud

Maya

Lawrence E. Pado

Lawrence E. Pado

Larry

Jessica Gillard

Jessica Gillard

Jessica

Sylvia Palmer

Sylvia Palmer

Maid

Adam Kelly-Karagas

Adam Kelly-Karagas

Adam

Sue Gillard

Sue Gillard

Sue

Otis Barr

Otis Barr

Otis

Stephen W. Gillard

Stephen W. Gillard

Steve

Joe Gillard

Joe Gillard

Drummer

Bernice Cutley

Bernice Cutley

Cashier

John Sanders

John Sanders

Bass Player

Zoe Rain

Zoe Rain

Cafe Girl #1

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Chetzemoka's Curse (2001), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Chetzemoka's Curse is about a young, twenty-something woman, Maya (Maya Berthoud), who is haunted by the memory of her first love and her subsequent betrayal. She still feels the pain, works to exorcise it as she wiles away her life as a maid in a small town hotel. But her road to health seems to include passing the bad karma along. She encourages an older married man to run off with her and betray his wife and kids. Betrayal is in the air. Even an itinerant street musician sings about his infidelity. Bottom line, he says, is that he betrayed himself.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Chetzemoka's Curse. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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