directed by: Pablo Larraín, year: 2019
actors: Mariana Di Girolamo, Gael García Bernal

Ema is a neon-soaked, emotionally volatile drama by Pablo Larraín that follows a fearless dancer after a devastating incident involving her adopted son. As she channels grief into audacious, boundary-pushing performances, she wrestles with motherhood, love, and the costs of rebellion. The film fuses provocative choreography with a pulsating mood to critique social norms, media culture, and gender expectations, leaving a haunting impression.

Color Symbolism, Drama, Dance Drama, Chilean Cinema, Neon Noir, Contemporary