Post Tenebras Lux

Post Tenebras Lux

(2012)

In the shadow of a crumbling post-industrial city, “Post Tenebras Lux” unfolds as a gripping drama that explores the intricacies of human relationships, the quest for redemption, and the struggle for identity in a world teetering on the brink of chaos. This ten-episode series follows the lives of three interconnected characters whose paths cross amidst a backdrop of societal decay and personal turmoil.

At the heart of the story is Mara, a brilliant but disillusioned artist whose vibrant, abstract paintings reflect the despair and beauty of her surroundings. Haunted by an accident that claimed her younger brother’s life, Mara channels her grief into her art, unaware that her work has garnered the attention of a powerful gallery owner, Leo. Leo, a suave and ambitious figure, is struggling with his own demons—his career is built on exploitation, and his moral compass is beginning to falter under the weight of mounting pressure.

Simultaneously, we meet Gabriel, an ex-convict recently released from prison, who is trying to reintegrate into a society that has little faith in him. With every job application met with rejection, he turns to the underground world of street art. As fate weaves their stories together, Gabriel’s path collides with Mara’s when he defaces one of her canvases in a moment of reckless passion, sparking an unexpected connection that challenges them both to confront their pasts.

As the series unfolds, secrets unravel, and characters evolve, revealing the fragile complexities of human emotions. Themes of light and darkness resonate throughout the narrative—are redemption and forgiveness possible when one is so deeply entrenched in their own shadows?

Driven by a hauntingly beautiful score and visually striking cinematography, “Post Tenebras Lux” is a poignant exploration of art as both a refuge and a mirror, showcasing the dual nature of our existence. Tensions rise as Mara, Leo, and Gabriel navigate love, betrayal, and the consequences of their choices, each searching for a glimmer of hope in the aftermath of their own dark tenebras. In this mosaic of lives intertwined, they ultimately learn that only by confronting the shadows within can they hope to find the light beyond.

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Rating

MovieScout Rating 6.5

Genres

Drama

Runtime

1h 55m

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Director

Carlos Reygadas

Cast

Nathalia Acevedo
Adolfo Jiménez Castro
Rut Reygadas
Eleazar Reygadas
Willebaldo Torres
Mitsy Ferrand
Joakim Chardonnens
Ander Vérez
José Alberto Sánchez
Daniel Colorado
José Luis Martínez
Alejandro Ramírez Molina
Félix Robles
Adriana Marquina
Reyes Rivera
Graciano Meijia
José Francisco Blake
Francisco Ramírez

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