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Frena. 2024

13 min📅 2024-09-19

In *Frena. (2024)*, filmmaker Alejandro Martínez Salazar crafts a haunting 13-minute drama-thriller that lingers like the quiet of a late-night drive.

Director: Alejandro Martínez Salazar

Cast

Guadalupe Lancho
Guadalupe Lancho
Carmen
Vicente Gil
Vicente Gil
Dependiente
Claudio Villarrubia
Claudio Villarrubia
Cliente
Sofía Oria
Sofía Oria
Carmen (joven)
Candela Méndez
Yoli
Antonio J. Martínez
Manu (voz)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Frena. (2024) about?

Carmen, a woman grappling with deep personal loss, takes a late-night drive to escape her exhaustion. At a quiet gas station, she crosses paths with a figure from her past whose reappearance unravels the mysteries of her present.

Who directed Frena.?

Alejandro Martínez Salazar helmets this intense drama-thriller, infusing the short film with his signature atmospheric style.

Who stars in Frena.?

The film features Guadalupe Lancho in the lead role, supported by Vicente Gil, Claudio Villarrubia, Sofía Oria, and Candela Méndez.

Is Frena. (2024) worth watching?

For fans of tightly crafted dramas with psychological depth, *Frena.* is a standout in the short-film space. Its 13-minute runtime packs a punch, blending emotional weight with suspense, though those seeking action may find it slow-paced. The IMDb-unrated status leaves room for discovery.

How long is Frena.?

The film runs for 13 minutes.

About Frena. (2024) — A 13-Minute Thriller-Drama About Grief and Redemption

In *Frena. (2024)*, filmmaker Alejandro Martínez Salazar crafts a haunting 13-minute drama-thriller that lingers like the quiet of a late-night drive. The story follows Carmen, a woman exhausted by grief and the relentless grind of daily life, as she pulls into a desolate gas station for a fleeting respite. What starts as a moment of reprieve quickly spirals into an unsettling encounter with a ghost from her past—one that forces her to confront the shadows haunting her present. With its tight runtime and deliberate pacing, the film builds an atmosphere thick with tension, blending emotional depth with suspense to deliver a gripping micro-narrative.

Directed with a keen eye for atmosphere by Salazar, *Frena.* stars Guadalupe Lancho as Carmen, anchoring the film with a raw, vulnerable performance. The ensemble cast, including Vicente Gil, Claudio Villarrubia, and Sofía Oria, adds layers to the eerie encounter, making every second count in this compact yet impactful thriller-drama.