The Face of the Jellyfish
El rostro de la medusa
Synopsis
It is no coincidence that the second feature by Argentinian Melisa Liebenthal begins with a quote from “Duino Elegies” by Rilke, who was concerned with existential angst. And, more prosaically, Marina, the film’s young protagonist, is faced with similar anxiety. In fact, her problem is her face. One morning, she discovers her face has changed, and she can no longer recognise herself. Not even her mother can, who bumps into her on the street and says hello to her like she would to any stranger (deadpan, surreal humor is part of the film’s recipe). Marina is thus forced to confront her identity: who is she? Is she determined by her parent’s DNA or by her ID card? Can she be identified by a family portrait, by biometrics or the love of those around her, including her Colombian boyfriend? Is she prettier now?
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"The Face of the Jellyfish" (El rostro de la medusa) | Trailer | Berlinale 2023
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-02-17
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Release History & Theatrical Window
37º Festival Internacional de Cine de Mar del Plata
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Melisa Liebenthal
- Screenplay & Story
- Agustín Godoy, Melisa Liebenthal
- Original Score
- Inés Copertino
- Original Title
- El rostro de la medusa
- Country of Origin
- Argentina
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Gentil, Zona Audiovisual
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Melisa Liebenthal
Agustín Godoy, Melisa Liebenthal
Inés Copertino
Inés Duacastella
Florencia Gómez García
Eugenia Campos Guevara, Agustín Gagliardi
Department Leadership Roster
Melisa Liebenthal
Director
Florencia Gómez García
Editor
Agustín Godoy
Writer
Eugenia Campos Guevara
Producer
Agustín Gagliardi
Producer
Flora Caligiuri
Costume Design
Inés Duacastella
Director of Photography
Melisa Liebenthal
Writer
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What is The Face of the Jellyfish about?
It is no coincidence that the second feature by Argentinian Melisa Liebenthal begins with a quote from “Duino Elegies” by Rilke, who was concerned with existential angst. And, more prosaically, Marina, the film’s young protagonist, is faced with similar anxiety. In fact, her problem is her face. One morning, she discovers her face has changed, and she can no longer recognise herself. Not even her mother can, who bumps into her on the street and says hello to her like she would to any stranger (deadpan, surreal humor is part of the film’s recipe). Marina is thus forced to confront her identity: who is she? Is she determined by her parent’s DNA or by her ID card? Can she be identified by a family portrait, by biometrics or the love of those around her, including her Colombian boyfriend? Is she prettier now?
Who directed The Face of the Jellyfish?
The Face of the Jellyfish was directed by Melisa Liebenthal.
Who stars in The Face of the Jellyfish?
The principal cast of The Face of the Jellyfish includes Rocío Stellado, Vladimir Durán, Federico Sack, Irene Bosch, Alicia Labraga.
When was The Face of the Jellyfish released and how long is it?
The Face of the Jellyfish was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for The Face of the Jellyfish?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Face of the Jellyfish was composed by Inés Copertino.