Dir. Cristóbal León & Joaquín Cociña
2018, Chile, Germany, 74 min
German and Spanish with English subtitles
Rated 18A (Unrated)
Maria, a young woman finds refuge in a house in the south of Chile after escaping from a sect of German religious fanatics. She is welcomed into the home by two pigs, the only inhabitants of the place. Like in a dream, the universe of the house reacts to Maria’s feelings. The animals transform slowly into humans and the house becomes a nightmarish world. Inspired on the actual case of Colonia Dignidad, The Wolf House masquerades as an animated fairy tale produced by the leader of the sect in order to indoctrinate its followers.
Content warning: This film contains distressing scenes and references to violence, abuse and torture.
Join us for our Staff Picks series, where our Winnipeg Film Group staff select and introduce new and old favourites. This month’s selection was chosen by Executive Director Leslie Supnet. Generously sponsored by IATSE 856 Manitoba.
