Official Competition
dir. Gastón Duprat, Mariano Cohn · 2021
The pursuit of greatness often reveals the complexities of ego and collaboration in the creative process.
A billionaire's whim leads him to hire renowned filmmaker Lola Cuevas to create an iconic movie, setting the stage for a clash of titans. As actors Félix Rivero and Iván Torres navigate their egos and artistic ambitions, the film unfolds with a blend of humor and introspection. Watching it feels like stepping into a theatrical rehearsal where the stakes are high, and the absurdity of the creative process is laid bare.
When a billionaire entrepreneur impulsively decides to create an iconic movie, he demands the best. Renowned filmmaker Lola Cuevas is recruited to mastermind this ambitious endeavour. Completing the all-star team are two actors with massive talent but even bigger egos: Hollywood heartthrob Félix Rivero and radical theatre actor Iván Torres. Both are legends, but not exactly best friends. Through a series of increasingly eccentric trials set by Lola, Félix and Iván must confront not only each other but also their own legacies. Who will be left when the cameras finally start rolling?
Talking points
- the nature of artistic collaboration
- the impact of ego on creativity
- the role of legacy in art
- the absurdity of the film industry
