Marcelo Martinessi
Marcelo Martinessi (born 1 January 1973) is a Paraguayan filmmaker. His films include "Karai norte" (2009), "The Lost Voice" (2016), The Heiresses (Las herederas) and Narciso (2026) both latted was selected to compete for the Golden Bear at the 68th Berlin International Film Festival.
Marcelo Martinessi
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- Name
- Marcelo Martinessi
- Born
- 1973
- Birthplace
- Asuncion, Paraguay
- Occupation
- Film director, screenwriter
- Nationality
- Paraguay
- Education
- Universidad Católica Nuestra Señora de la Asunción
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Marcelo Martinessi (born 1 January 1973) is a Paraguayan filmmaker. His films include "Karai norte" (2009), "The Lost Voice" (2016), The Heiresses (Las herederas) and Narciso (2026) both latted was selected to compete for the Golden Bear at the 68th Berlin International Film Festival.
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• Name — Marcelo Martinessi • Born — 1973 • Birthplace — Asuncion, Paraguay • Occupation — Film director, screenwriter • Website — La Babosa Cine
Filmography
Filmography
Documentary film • Los paraguayos (2007) • Paraguay según Agustín Barrios (2007) • Diario Guaraní (2016) Short film • Partida (2008) • Karai Norte (2009) • Calle Última (2011) • El baldío (2012) • La voz perdida (2017) Feature film • Las herederas (2018) • Narciso (2026)
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• Year — Award — Category — Film — Result • 2016 — Venice Film Festival — Best Short Film — La Voz Pedida • 2018 — Berlin International Film Festival — Alfred Bauer Award — Las Herederas • Athens International Film Festival — Best Picture • Cartagena Film Festival — Best Film • Best Director • San Sebastián International Film Festival — Best Film • Best Latin American Film • Fénix Awards — Best Director • Best Screenplay • Seattle International Film Festival — Best Feature Film • Sydney Film Festival — Best Film • 2019 — Platino Awards — Best Screenplay • Best Debut Film • Film and Education Values
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- 1.https://www.programaibermedia.com/las-herederas-de-marcelo-martinessi-gana-dos-osos-de-plata-en-la-berlinale-2018-museo-de-alonso-ruizpalacios-un-oso-de-plata-gran-cosecha-iberoamericana-en-berlin-2/
- 2.http://www.cinelatinoamericano.org/cineasta.aspx?cod=4054
- 3.https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/73ª_Mostra_internazionale_d%27arte_cinematografica_di_Venezia
- 4.http://www.recam.org/?do=news&id=4a9fb4cca57f55602431317fc5519dc7
- 5.http://www.abc.com.py/espectaculos/cine-y-tv/karai-norte-abrira-el-berlinale-talents-1328839.html
- 6.http://www.abc.com.py/edicion-impresa/artes-espectaculos/importantes-premios-suma-karai-norte-en-bahia-22455.html
- 7.http://www.ultimahora.com/el-premiado-corto-karai-norte-gano-ayer-el-axn-film-festival-n381810.html
- 8.El palmarés completo del 68 Festival de Cine de San Sebastián.
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