Narciso (film)
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| Directed by | Marcelo Martinessi |
| Written by | Marcelo Martinessi |
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| Cinematography | Luis Arteaga |
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| Music by | Zeltia Montes Muñoz |
Production company | La Babosa Cine |
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Running time | 101 minutes |
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Narciso is a 2026 drama film written, produced, edited and directed Marcelo Martinessi. Starring Diro Romero, Manuel Cuenca, Arturo Fleitas, Margarita Irún, Mona Martínez and Nahuel Pérez Biscayart.
The film had its world premiere at the Panorama section of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival on 17 February 2026, where it won the FIPRESCI Prize for Best Film.
Premise
Set in 1958, a Paraguayan rock star is found dead at the height of his career.
Cast
- Diro Romero as Narciso
- Manuel Cuenca as Lulu
- Arturo Fleitas as Dracula
- Margarita Irún as Goya
- Mona Martínez as Nenucha
- Nahuel Pérez Biscayart as Mr. Wesson
Production
A Paraguayan-Brazilian-Portuguese-German-Spanish-French-Uruguayan international co-production. Development began in September 2020, it was reported that Luxbox Films would acquire the international sales of Marcelo Martinessi's then-upcoming film. Martinessi also re-teamed with the companies who produced his previous film, The Heiresses (2018), including Germany's Pandora Filmproduktions and French production company La Fábrica Nocturna Prods.[1] The project participated at the Industry section of the 2020 San Sebastián International Film Festival. It won the DALE! Award and received $23,230 production grant.[2] It was presented at the 2021 Berlinale Co-Production Market and won the ArteKino International Prize.[3] In March 2023, it was announced that Spain's Bteam Prods, Portuguese production company Oublaum, Brazilian company Esquina Films, and Uruguay's Mutante Cine would co-produce the film.[4]
Principal photography entirely took place in Asunción. It began in March and wrapped in April 2024.[5]
Release
Narciso had its world premiere at the Panorama section of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival on 17 February 2026.[6]
Accolades
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| Teddy Award | February 20, 2026 | Best Feature Film | Marcelo Martinessi | Nominated | [7] |
References
- ^ de la Fuente, Anna Marie (19 September 2024). "Nahuel Pérez Biscayart and Spain's Mona Martínez Lead International Cast of Luxbox Pickup 'Narciso' by 'The Heiresses' Helmer Marcelo Martinessi (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 29 January 2026.
- ^ Lang, Jamie (25 September 2020). "San Sebastian Industry Prizes Announced After Week of Hybrid Pitching". Variety. Retrieved 29 January 2026.
- ^ Economou, Vassilis (3 March 2021). "Annemarie Jacir wins the Eurimages Award at the Berlinale Co-Production Market". Cineuropa. Retrieved 29 January 2026.
- ^ Mayorga, Emilio (17 March 2023). "International producers join 'Narciso' from Berlin award-winner Marcelo Martinessi (exclusive)". Screen International. Retrieved 29 January 2026.
- ^ Orrabalis, Sol (17 January 2026). "Paraguayan Film Narciso Filmed In Asunción To Debut At Berlin International Film Festival". The Asunción Times. Retrieved 29 January 2026.
- ^ Barraclough, Leo (14 January 2026). "Charli xcx's 'The Moment' Added to Berlinale's Panorama Lineup, Isabelle Huppert Vampire Film 'The Blood Countess' to Premiere as Special Gala". Variety. Retrieved 29 January 2026.
- ^ Yossman, K.J. (February 11, 2026). "Berlinale's Teddy Awards Celebrate 40th Anniversary as Queer Cinema Faces Fresh Threats: 'Globally We're Facing a Backlash'". Variety. Retrieved February 14, 2026.