In a remote house in Colombia, three women live in a harmonious polyamorous relationship. When one of them goes away on business, the balance between those left behind shifts. They have to deal with emerging feelings such as jealousy, loneliness, and longing, and redefine their relationship with each other. The absence of the third woman forces them to face their own emotions and find out whether their connection can survive without the familiar trio. PETIT MAL is a semi-autobiographical drama by Spanish director Ruth Caudeli, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York in 2022. The film has been screened at numerous international festivals, including the Guadalajara International Film Festival, the Frameline San Francisco International LGBTQ Film Festival, and the San Sebastián International Film Festival, where it was nominated for the Sebastiane Award. At the 2023 Macondo Awards, Ana María Otálora received a nomination for Best Actress, while Silvia Varón was nominated for Best Supporting Actress. PETIT MAL offers an intimate look into the complexities of polyamorous relationships and asks whether three really is one too many or whether they can be stronger together.
Three women and one love. But when the trio becomes a temporary couple, the question arises: Is three too many?
In a remote house in Colombia, three women live in a harmonious polyamorous relationship. When one of them goes away on business, the balance between those left behind shifts. They have to deal with emerging feelings such as jealousy, loneliness, and longing, and redefine their relationship with each other. The absence of the third woman forces them to face their own emotions and find out whether their connection can survive without the familiar trio.
PETIT MAL is a semi-autobiographical drama by Spanish director Ruth Caudeli, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York in 2022. The film has been screened at numerous international festivals, including the Guadalajara International Film Festival, the Frameline San Francisco International LGBTQ Film Festival, and the San Sebastián International Film Festival, where it was nominated for the Sebastiane Award. At the 2023 Macondo Awards, Ana María Otálora received a nomination for Best Actress, while Silvia Varón was nominated for Best Supporting Actress.
PETIT MAL offers an intimate look into the complexities of polyamorous relationships and asks whether three really is one too many or whether they can be stronger together.