Marcelo Martinessi

Marcelo Martinessi is a Paraguayan filmmaker. His films include "Karai norte" (2009), "The Lost Voice" (2016), and The Heiresses (Spanish: Las herederas), the latter being selected to compete for the Golden Bear at the 68th Berlin International Film Festival. [1] [2]

Marcelo Martinessi
Marcelo Martinessi, 2018
Born (1973-01-01) 1 January 1973
OccupationFilm director, screenwriter
WebsiteLa Babosa Cine

Filmography

  • Los paraguayos (2007, documentary)
  • Paraguay según Agustín Barrios (2007, documentary)
  • Partida (2008, short film)
  • Karai Norte (2009, short film)
  • Calle Última (2011, short film)
  • El baldío (2012, short film)
  • Diario Guaraní (2016, documentary)
  • La voz perdida (2017, short film)
  • Las herederas (2018, feature film)

Awards

Year Award Category Film Result
2016 Venice Film Festival Best Short Film La Voz Pedida Won
2018 Berlin International Film Festival Alfred Bauer Award Las Herederas Won
Athens International Film Festival Best Picture Won
Cartagena Film Festival Best Film Nominated
Best Director Won
San Sebastián International Film Festival Best Film Nominated
Best Latin American Film Won
Fénix Awards Best Director Won
Best Screenplay Nominated
Seattle International Film Festival Best Feature Film Nominated
Sydney Film Festival Best Film Won
2019 Platino Awards Best Screenplay Nominated
Best Debut Film Won
Film and Education Values Nominated

References

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