Cesado (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 3.8
Released in 2011, Cesado is a notable film directed by Daniela Schneider.
What it’s about. Following in the footsteps of directors such as Carlos Reygadas, the cinematographer Daniela Schneider works with non-professional actors for her first work, which narrates the struggle of a family in leading a normal life after experiencing the father’s serious sickness. The connotations offered in the film are recurrent in Mexican cinema: relations between different social classes and identity. A while back, Juan suffered a brain stroke; today he dependson everybody, including the employees. While, he finds amusement and comfort in horror movies,his wife Alicia tries to fight pain with memories of her glory days as a model. Matias, their only son, struggles to find a place in the midst of this situation.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, Cesado has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cesado page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cesado (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cesado change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Cesado worth watching?
- Cesado holds an audience score of 3.8 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Cesado released?
- Cesado was released in 2011.