Official Selection of Tiantan Award
The Message
Iván Fund
Argentina, Spain, Uruguay
Producer: Iván Fund, Laura Mara Tablón, Gustavo Schiaffino
Screenwriter: Iván Fund, Martín Felipe Castagnet
Cinematographer:Gustavo Schiaffino
Editor: Iván Fund
Sound Designer: Leandro de Loredo, Omar Mustafá
Composer:Mauro Mourelos
Production Company: Rita Cine, Insomnia Films
World Sales: Luxbox
Cast: Marcelo Subiotto, Anika Bootz, Mara Bestelli
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.
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Iván Fund
Iván Fund was born in San Cristóbal, Argentina, in 1984. His films have screened at festivals such as Cannes (Un Certain Regard), Venice, Berlinale, San Sebastian, Rotterdam, Viennale, BFI London, Busan, BAFICI, Havana, Neighboring Scenes at Lincoln Center, Lima, and Mar del Plata, among others, earning various awards. In addition to directing his own projects, he works as a screenwriter, producer, cinematographer and editor. His screenwriting credits include A School in Cerro Hueso and The Ant Woman, which were selected for the Tiantan Award competition at the 11th and 14th Beijing International Film Festival, respectively. His latest film, The Message, participated in San Sebastian’s WIP Latam 2024 and premiered in the Official Competition of Berlinale 2025.
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