This is what happened on the 5th day of the Mar del Plata International Film Fest

The day began at the Auditorium Theater with the screening of El casero, by Argentinean Matías Luchessi, a film that attracted attention for its introspective narrative. In the afternoon, the Tunisian film Aïcha, directed by Mehdi M. Barsaoui, had its final screening, leaving a positive echo among the public who praised its ability to portray resilience in adverse contexts.

In the Argentine Competition, two titles stood out for their freshness and originality: Vinchuca by Luis Zorraquin, which uses a unique perspective to addresses rural conflicts, and Buenas noches by Matías Szulanski, an intimate exploration that connected with the audience through its honesty and sensitivity.

The New Auteurs section was highlighted by the presentation of My Eyes, by Australian Angela How, a film that explores themes of identity and perception with an experimental aesthetic that captured the public’ interest. In Panorama Argentino, La imagen santa, by Pablo Montllau, was screened, which was followed by a warm dialogue with the audience. Wainrot, tras bambalinas, by Teresa Costantini, was also presented, with the presence of the director and Mauricio Wainrot himself, who reflected on the richness of dance as an artistic expression.

In the 70 Years of Mar del Plata section, a special moment was experienced with the screening of Los venerables todos, by Manuel Antin. The screening was attended by actress Fernanda Mistral, who received a standing ovation from the audience in an emotional recognition of her career. In parallel, the Teatro Colón dressed up to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the historic film The Nibelungs, with a screening that connected the audience through the monumentality of German silent cinema.

In the Spain in motion section, the stand out film was Guillermo Polo's Lo carga el diablo which combines humor and drama with a fresh narrative. For its part, the Chauvin space became a meeting point for lovers of genre cinema. First, with the event Cine israelí hoy, which presented a selection of contemporary titles. Then, a talk about the state of Argentine horror cinema brought together acclaimed director Demián Rugna (Cuando acecha la maldad) along with Fabián Forte, Nicanor Loreti and Luca Castello, who shared their experiences and visions about the future of the genre.

The fifth day demonstrated the Mar del Plata Festival's ability to bring together diverse esthetic proposals ranging from the classic to the contemporary, attracting film buffs of all ages and consolidating its place as an essential event for cinema in Latin America.