Film
The Face of the Jellyfish
2022 · 1h 16m · Comedy · Drama
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Overview
It is no coincidence that the second feature by Argentinian Melisa Liebenthal begins with a quote from “Duino Elegies” by Rilke, who was concerned with existential angst. And, more prosaically, Marina, the film’s young protagonist, is faced with similar anxiety. In fact, her problem is her face. One morning, she discovers her face has changed, and she can no longer recognise herself. Not even her mother can, who bumps into her on the street and says hello to her like she would to any stranger (deadpan, surreal humor is part of the film’s recipe). Marina is thus forced to confront her identity: who is she? Is she determined by her parent’s DNA or by her ID card? Can she be identified by a family portrait, by biometrics or the love of those around her, including her Colombian boyfriend? Is she prettier now?
Cast
Crew
- Melisa LiebenthalDirector · Writer
- Agustín GodoyWriter
- Eugenia Campos GuevaraProducer
- Agustín GagliardiProducer
- Inés DuacastellaDirector of Photography
- Florencia Gómez GarcíaEditor
Media
Details
- Release date
- November 5, 2022
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
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