Marcial's version

LA VERSIÓN DE MARCIAL juxtapose reality with illusion, very reminiscent f the “Film Noir” style of the 40’s. Filmed in the underbelly of Buenos Aires, the film immediately immerses the viewer in a murky investigation of a crime where love, money and betrayal are all intricately involved. With the seductive strains of the Tango in the background, the viewer is jarred by the accused Marcial’s version of the events versus the truth that is seen on the screen.This program was shown at the LATINO FILM FESTIVAL OF NEW YORK (BEST FICTION SHORT AWARD), 1991; at the VIDEOTECA del SUR in New York; at the CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (GOLD PLAQUE AWARD), 1991; at the PHILAFILM (THE HONORABLE MENTION), 1991; at the SAO PAULO INTNL. FILM FEST; at the FESTIVAL DE CINE DE VIÑA DEL MAR, CHILE; Excerpts where shown at the TV show “CONTACTO VISUAL”, in Buenos Aires, Chanel 7, along with an interview to the director.

[14 mins; 25 min including presentation and debate]