Manuelita Zelwer

Set against the turbulent backdrop of Venezuela’s oil industry on the cusp of nationalization, La hora Texaco follows the Montoya family as they struggle with internal crises amid social change. The father, a skilled oilworker, sinks into depression; the mother, both teacher and homemaker, carries on an affair; and their son Bobby is torn between his passion for baseball and his unrequited love for Angélica. Years later, Bobby and Angélica reunite, replaying memories that shine a harsh light on ambition, family, and sacrifice.

The story tells, in black and white, how Felicia becomes oblivious to her own reality but not to her emotions and falls in love with Grego, her stalker. All of this takes place against the backdrop of her difficult relationship with her invalid and alcoholic mother, while on television the news of the events of April 2002 continues to be repeated incessantly.

This is the story of two teenage women affected by violence and the painful journey to become full and liberated. One, Maruja is a young rape victim. The other Carmen Luisa is beaten by violence within her own family.