About Astronauts and Ghosts
| About Astronauts and Ghosts | |
|---|---|
Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Luis R. Vera |
| Written by | Luis R. Vera |
| Produced by | Luis R. Vera |
| Starring | Héctor Silva Tomás Arredondo Sofía Netto Barrios |
| Cinematography | Alfredo García |
| Edited by | Luis R. Vera Noelia Armele Banks |
| Music by | Alcides Ovelar Klarika Kusk |
Production company | Luis R. Vera Cine |
Release dates |
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Running time | 97 minutes |
| Countries | Paraguay Chile |
| Language | Spanish |
About Astronauts and Ghosts (Spanish: De astronautas y fantasmas) is a 2025 magical realism romantic drama film written, produced, co-edited and directed by Luis R. Vera.[1] A joint Paraguayan-Chilean co-production,[2] starring Héctor Silva, Tomás Arredondo and Sofía Netto Barrios, who makes her acting debut.[3]
Synopsis
Pedro, a grandfather with a terminal illness, María, his granddaughter, and José, a delivery driver, reveal the intimate universe of their relationships in a labyrinth of conflicts between these three characters and a mother who lives in Spain, turning the story into a surprising metaphor for the past and present of a country within a house.[4]
Cast
- Héctor Silva as Pedro
- Tomás Arredondo as José
- Sofía Netto Barrios as María
- Raquel Baeza
Production
Principal photography lasted 18 days in a single location,[5] ending in late August 2024 in Asunción, Paraguay.[6][7]
Release
The film premiered worldwide on November 15, 2025, at the 40th Ibero-Latin American Film Festival of Trieste,[8] and on November 29 at the 37th Viña del Mar International Film Festival.[9] It was released commercially on December 11, 2025, in Chilean independent theaters.[1]
Accolades
| Award / Festival | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ibero-Latin American Film Festival of Trieste | 17 November 2025 | Best Film | About Astronauts and Ghosts | Nominated | [10] |
| Special Jury Prize | Won |
References
- ^ a b Salazar, María Graciela (2025-11-20). "Luis R. Vera vuelve a salas chilenas con 'Astronautas y Fantasmas'". BioBioChile (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-12-23.
- ^ ""De astronautas y fantasmas": nueva película paraguaya". El Nacional (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-12-23.
- ^ ""De astronautas y fantasmas" debuta en Chile tras lograr premio italiano". La Nación (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-12-23.
- ^ "De astronautas y fantasmas". Cinechile (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-12-23.
- ^ "Película paraguaya se alza con un premio en festival de Cine Ibero-Latinoamericano en Italia". Última Hora (in Spanish). 2025-11-22. Retrieved 2025-12-23.
- ^ "Finaliza el rodaje del filme De Astronautas y Fantasmas". Última Hora (in Spanish). 2024-08-22. Retrieved 2025-12-23.
- ^ ""De astronautas y fantasmas": Luis R. Vera culminó su nueva película en Paraguay". delparaguay.com.py. Retrieved 2025-12-23.
- ^ "De astronautas y fantasmas by Luis R. Vera - CineLatinoTrieste 2025". Festival del Cinema Ibero-Latino Americano di Trieste. Retrieved 2025-12-23.
- ^ "Cronograma 37 FICVIÑA" (PDF). FICVIÑA.
- ^ "Todos los ganadores de los premios del Festival de Cine Ibero-Latinoamericano de Trieste 2025". EscribiendoCine (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-12-23.