Life of Jorge Luis Borges
Biografía de Jorge Luis Borges
Synopsis
A biography of Jorge Luis Borges working from an exhaustive review of the papers he left, the books he read, the places he went to. And with this, an attempt to decipher a very peculiar life: someone who lived like a hidden, underground warrior, whose cause was literature, literature conceived as a kingdom and as a landscape. If Cold War spies fought from their desks or from an uninhabited house to defend their half of the world, Borges strove from a library to elevate and broaden the territories of his own tribe: the people for whom the most important part of the universe is books, plots and words. This film is devoted to that secret pilgrim (to borrow from Le Carré, the king of all spies).
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mariano Llinás
- Original Score
- Gabriel Chwojnik
- Original Title
- Biografía de Jorge Luis Borges
- Country of Origin
- Argentina
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 5h 30m
- Production Studios
- El Pampero Cine
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mariano Llinás
Gabriel Chwojnik
Agustín Mendilaharzu
Ignacio Codino
Laura Citarella
Department Leadership Roster
Mariano Llinás
Director
Laura Citarella
Producer
Agustín Mendilaharzu
Director of Photography
Ignacio Codino
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Life of Jorge Luis Borges
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Life of Jorge Luis Borges about?
A biography of Jorge Luis Borges working from an exhaustive review of the papers he left, the books he read, the places he went to. And with this, an attempt to decipher a very peculiar life: someone who lived like a hidden, underground warrior, whose cause was literature, literature conceived as a kingdom and as a landscape. If Cold War spies fought from their desks or from an uninhabited house to defend their half of the world, Borges strove from a library to elevate and broaden the territories of his own tribe: the people for whom the most important part of the universe is books, plots and words. This film is devoted to that secret pilgrim (to borrow from Le Carré, the king of all spies).
Who directed Life of Jorge Luis Borges?
Life of Jorge Luis Borges was directed by Mariano Llinás.
Who stars in Life of Jorge Luis Borges?
The principal cast of Life of Jorge Luis Borges includes Jorge Luis Borges, Ernesto Montequín, Nicolás Helft, Laura Paredes, Milva Leonardi.
When was Life of Jorge Luis Borges released and how long is it?
Life of Jorge Luis Borges was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 5h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Life of Jorge Luis Borges?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Life of Jorge Luis Borges was composed by Gabriel Chwojnik.