Luz Diabla: Review and Summary
Tina decides to go out partying alone in “Luz Diabla” and learns why there is strength in numbers.
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“Luz Diabla” Short Film Details
Runtime: 11 Minutes
Release Date: January 30, 2025
Initially Available On/Via: Film Festival – Sundance
Advisory Film Rating: Not Rated
Genre(s): Fantasy, LGBT+, Animation
Director(s): Gervasio Canda, Paula Boffo, Patricio Plaza
Writer(s): Gervasio Canda, Paula Boffo, Patricio Plaza
Summary
Tina is looking to party, and while their friends are already at one, Tina is looking for a different experience. But, after getting into a car accident, they find themselves at a bar in the middle of nowhere and having their wish, unfortunately, granted.
Character Descriptions
Martin/Tina (Gianluca Zonzini)
A partier with a provocative style, Tina likes to be seen, depending on who you are. All others they don’t like nor want the attention of.
Review
Characters
- Tina isn’t necessarily a lead you want more of, even though you could imagine them going on various wild adventures.
World-Building & Culture
- While we’re introduced to this an out of this world, potential monster, being that this is a short, we don’t get much background on it to build a sense of culture.
Story & Pacing
- The story is not necessarily remarkable, for while it is clear Tina is heading to a special party without their friends and they are on drugs, it doesn’t drive interest
Diverse Hooks & (Re)Watch Value
- While likable, “Luz Diabla” is a one-time-only type of watch
Overall
Our Rating: Mixed (Divisive)
“Luz Diabla” may have an animation style which draws you in but it misses the mark on more than one occasion and it doesn’t help that its lead in Tina neither gives you a reason to take note of what the short could offer, or interest in their future adventures.
Content Information
- Dialog: Nothing Notable
- Violence: Nothing Notable
- Sexual Content: Nothing Notable
- Miscellaneous: Depiction of Corpses, Drinking, Drug Use, Body Horror
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