gutiea This was a surprisingly good movie. I think the script is kind of non very believable, at least two Dr (MD and DDM) in financial troubles after a relatively modest trading loss does not trigger acceptance. The script has several incoherent situations, but the acting is good and above average. I only found weak Patrick McKenna, the actresses were all quite strong,The casting could have been better, Margarita and the daughter of the family look older than the age they presumably represent in the story.If you are willing to overlook the weaknesses of the script, this movie could be really good; still I like it a lot. I would recommend it for most ages over 12 or 14 provided the subject matter of a lesbian relation may be still complex to manage for some people; the movie has no X rated scenes.

immaginaria MARGARITA is a touching and hilarious film which takes its first steps from free and proud lesbianism but, step by step, let you go trough the immigrants tragedy, the precarious job drama and the introjected homophobia. Since the first screening in Italy (where we still daily face with all this issues!), it was a great success and a lot of the most important "affermative actions" associations still get in touch with us to be linked to the directors to organize screenings. The film is directed in a brilliant and exciting way by two of the most respected directors in the women independent cinema industry. We were in touch with Dominique Cardona and Laurie Colbert since 1993 screening their first works and we are proud to have had in our 20- years programming most of their works. They put their best in the actor/actresses choices and in the film photography which let you feel in the far Canada from the first to the last scene. They love Canada and you can easily feel it and after the screening you will also love Canada and the Canadians! We wish Dominique/Laurie all the best and we look forward to screen their next work, having from them the great gift of a positive, mindful and thoughtful women' cinema. IMMAGINARIA - International Women's Film Festival (Rebels, Lesbians, Eccentrics)

Tad Martin It's so nice to come across a movie with gay characters where sexuality is not the central issue. This is a lovely film about the struggles of a real family to stay together and find some authenticity in a world that basically resents authenticity. The fact that the title character is a lesbian is completely ancillary to the plot. We need more films that refuse to qualify love and that deal with homosexuality as fact as opposed to argument. It's 2014, for god's sake. We're past it. Honestly I can't say enough good things about this movie. You could tell that the actors loved what they were doing - the woman who plays the mother is mesmerizing funny. The lead character, "Margarita" is hypnotic, maybe because it's just such a relief to see a character dealing with problems that have nothing to do with who she loves.

ArianeD I saw this movie at the "International Women's Film Festival" in Creteil, France, where it won the " Audience Award" for Best feature.I was pleasantly surprised by this small budget film.It is an insightful, intelligent, moving and funny movie. This film is extremely well done. The casting and the acting is spot on, the characters very multi faceted and never caricatural.The relationaship of the parents ranges from screaming matches to romantic interludes (like any couple), showing the imperfections of the intimacy of a couple's life, but as the movie advances, their humanity takes over and they choose to take the high road and follow their heart despite their financial difficulties Although this is labeled a "lesbian" movie, it is actually a movie about life and love and human relationaships that happens to have a lesbian character. The homosexuality is part of the story but it absolutely does not define it The filming and directing is fast paced and aesthetic, and the music extremely well adapted to the storyline, reflecting the interior world or Margarita.It succeeds in dealing with a tough issue in a smart and entertaining manner. It is thoughtprovoking without ever being judgemental.Congratulations!!!!!