The Untamed

Description

The Untamed is an uncomfortable blend of social drama and sci-fi body arthouse horror that pulls you in slowly but inexorably, dragging you into an abyss of depravity and primal instincts.

In a Mexican province steeped in hypocrisy, machismo, and homophobia, the lives of young mother Alejandra and her husband Ángel are upended by Verónica, who leads them to a secluded cabin in the woods. There, hidden from the world, lives an entity capable of granting unearthly pleasure.

The Untamed is not for everyone—it’s for those who crave cinema that is raw and uncompromising. If themes of transgressive sexuality or unconventional relationships make you uncomfortable, this film isn’t for you. But if you’re looking for a movie that turns familiar reality inside out and reveals what truly lies beneath the facade of traditional values—welcome to The Untamed.

Awards: Silver Lion for Best Director at the Venice International Film Festival (2016).