Director Lila Aviles tightly intertwined film of a family preparing for a birthday celebration for a man who is dying of cancer is a beautifully observed slice of life.
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For a film about death, Lila Avilés’ “Tótem” is extraordinarily lived in.
Avilés’ camera roams through the festive, cluttered gathering of an extended family as they prepare for a birthday celebratio.
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With famous fans in Mexico's "Three Amigos" and enviable critical raves, the two-time feature maker is on the cusp of becoming a major new voice in world cinema.