Under a Spell

Under a Spell

Directed by Carlos Carrera

Produced by Fondo para la Producción Cinematográfica de Calidad

1999130 min6.9 / 10

A melancholic, intimate drama about a transformative but forbidden romance that haunts a man across a decade, exploring desire, loss, and the return of the past.

In the Yucatan coast of the thirties , Elisha, a boy of 13, is initiated into the art of love by Felipa , his schoolteacher. After discovering the relationship, Felipa runs away from the village , leaving Elisha mired in nostalgia. Forced to marry another woman and lead a routine life , recalling the years passed Eliseo romance with Felipa until ten years later, the woman returns , removing his wounds and changing forever the life of Elisha , his family and the whole town

Questions people ask

  • Is Under a Spell sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Is Under a Spell violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is Under a Spell scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

  • Does Under a Spell end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Under a Spell easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

73/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity73

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise82

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love65

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Under a Spell

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Under a Spell

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Under a Spell, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Under a Spell, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Under a Spell, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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