International Panorama · 46th Edition
The Message
EL MENSAJE
Director
Ivan Fund
Country
Argentina, Spain, Uruguay
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Language
Spanish
Premiere
MENA premiere (Middle East and North Africa)
Synopsis
On the dusty roads of the Argentinian countryside, a young girl’s gift pushes her opportunistic guardians to sell pet medium consultations to make a living. Whether magic or fraud, one thing is certain: the service is real, and innocence is a treasure.
Cast
Mara Bestelli, Marcelo Subiotto, Anika Bootz, Betania Cappato
Screenplay
Iván Fund, Martín Felipe Castagnet
Producers
Ivan Fund, Laura Mara Tablón, Gustavo Schiaffino
About the Director
Ivan Fund in San Cristóbal, Argentina, in 1984, his films have screened at festivals including Cannes (Un Certain Regard), Venice, Berlinale, San Sebastián, Rotterdam, Viennale, BFI London, Busan, BAFICI, Havana, Lincoln Center, Lima, and Mar del Plata, earning various awards. In addition to directing his own projects, he works as a screenwriter, producer, cinematographer, and editor.
Screenings