Kika Latache

Kika Latache’s filmography, honestly, is kind of a wild ride if you’re paying attention. She’s not exactly a household name, but man, her choices? Pretty gutsy. In “Property” (2022), the tension is thick enough to cut with a butter knife. The whole thing just drips with anxiety—class clash, social unrest, all that good, messy stuff that makes you squirm but also keeps you glued to the screen. It's one of those movies where you’re not sure who to root for, and honestly, that’s half the fun. You can practically feel the sweat on the back of your neck during certain scenes. Jump back to “Amigos de Risco” (2007), and you get something totally different. That film feels scrappy, like it grew up on the streets or something. It’s got this raw, unpolished energy, following characters who are just trying to scrape by. Latache brings this realness, like she’s not afraid to show people’s flaws and all the sketchy decisions they make. And then, there’s “Aquarius” (2016). This one’s a bit of a slow burn, but it sticks with you. The story circles around personal history, aging, and fighting for your right to just exist—especially if you’re a woman who won’t back down. Latache’s roles always seem to have this edge, this refusal to play it safe. She’s never the loudest in the room, but you feel her presence, you know? Altogether, her films are gritty, sometimes awkward, always real—never boring.