Synopsis
Marcelo has devoted his life to teaching philosophy at the Public University of Buenos Aires. When his mentor Professor Caselli dies unexpectedly, Marcelo hopes to become the new head of Department.
However, his plans turn upside down with the unexpected arrival of Rafael Sujarchuk. Charismatic and seductive, Rafael returns from his pedestal in European universities to claim the vacant position for himself.
Marcelo’s clumsy efforts to prove he is the right candidate will trigger a philosophical duel, while his life -and the country- enter a spiral of chaos.
Credits
Argentina, Italy, France, Germany, Brazil – 109 Min. Spanish with English subtitles (OmeU)
Direction: María Alché & Benjamín Naishtat
Script: María Alché & Benjamín Naishtat
Production Companies: Pasto & Pucará cine
Co-Production Companies: Infinity Hill; Kino Produzioni; Bubbles Project; Pandora Film Produktion; Aterlier de Production
Director of Photography: Hélène Louvart
Editing: Livia Serpa
Art Direction: Julieta Dolinsky
Costume Design: Mariana Seropian
Sound Design: Fernando Ribero
International Sales: Luxbox
Festivals and Awards
- World Premiere: Official Competition at the San Sebastián International Film Festival.
- San Sebastián Festival: Silver Shell for Best Leading Performance (Marcelo Subiotto) and award for Best Screenplay.
- Nominated for Best Ibero-American Film at the GOYA Awards
- La Roche-Sur-Yon International Film Festival: Grand Prize of the International Jury
