A blood-soaked American drifts through Madrid’s mysteries, piecing together a vanished past.
SIESTA
The time of day when mystery and passion become one.
Claire (an American) wakes up in a terrible state at the end of a runway in Spain. As she tries to account for her state (blood-soaked and bruised), she has flashbacks from the past few days. She thinks she's killed someone, but isn't sure, and now she's wandering the Spanish streets without money or a clear memory.
Quick Answer
Siesta is a 1987 American drama, mystery, and thriller film directed by Mary Lambert about a young woman named Claire who awakens in Spain with no memory of recent events and suspects she may be involved in a murder.
Programmer's Pick
Siesta is a fever dream of sex, memory, and murder, set against the sultry backdrop of Madrid. With Ellen Barkin as a battered heroine stumbling through surreal danger and a cast that includes Grace Jones and Isabella Rossellini, this is one trip where the layover is stranger than the destination.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Why This Matters
Directed by Mary Lambert and featuring a cast that includes Ellen Barkin, Gabriel Byrne, Jodie Foster, and Grace Jones, this 1987 drama is notable for its experimental approach, blending Jungian imagery with post-modern storytelling and a diverse ensemble of acclaimed actors.
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Why Cult
Claire's fractured memory and blood-soaked awakening drive a narrative full of intrigue and uncertainty.
The film’s Madrid setting is both sun-drenched and shadowy, adding a surreal European flair to Claire’s unraveling journey.
Risky stunts, orgiastic encounters, and graphic nudity create a heady cocktail of eroticism and suspense.
Mary Lambert directs a female-led mystery that places a complex woman at the center of its psychological storm.
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Threat File
Claire's amnesiac awakening in Spain
Possible involvement in a murder
Claire's psychological distress and quest for truth
Madrid, Spain
Questions from the Vault
Who directed Siesta? +
Mary Lambert directed Siesta.
How long is Siesta? +
Siesta has a runtime of 97 minutes.
What genre is Siesta? +
Siesta is a drama, mystery, and thriller.
Where can I watch Siesta? +
You can watch Siesta on SassyFlix.
How do Claire’s memories unfold as she searches for the truth? +
Claire’s memories return in fragmented flashbacks, revealing risky stunts and decadent encounters that deepen the mystery of her involvement in a possible murder.
