Hilda Hidalgo Announces New Film on Sexual Abuse

Costa Rican filmmaker Hilda Hidalgo is preparing to direct her third fiction feature, titled "Cousins" ("Primas"). This new project will delve into the sensitive subject of sexual abuse. Hidalgo is reuniting with key collaborators from her previous successful film, "Violeta at Last." These include producer Emi Kodo and cinematographer Nicolás Wong.

Hidalgo has garnered significant critical acclaim for her prior works. Her 2010 adaptation of Gabriel Garcia Marquez's novel "Of Love and Other Demons" received widespread recognition. More recently, her 2023 drama "Violeta at Last" was also lauded by critics. "Cousins" marks her return to fiction filmmaking after these notable successes.

The film "Cousins" is being produced by Emi Kodo, who also produced "Violeta at Last." Nicolás Wong, the director of photography for "Violeta at Last," will also be returning for this project. Further details regarding the cast and the specific production timeline for "Cousins" have not yet been disclosed.