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Ensayo General

The General Essay

Synopsis

Aliosha Karamázov must grapple with the heavy burden of a fictitious life, which leads him into profound moral and religious conflicts as he is unable to live his existence from point “A” to point “Z.” Marc Puchini signs this experimental, metacinematic film, positioned halfway between the film essay, fiction, and documentary. In it, he experiments with new techniques to represent life and cinema —synonymous for him— situating the work within a vanguard lineage inherited from filmmakers such as Jonas Mekas, Michael Snow, Andy Warhol, Kenneth Anger, or even Iván Zulueta. The short film is starring the great emerging filmmaker Jan Descarrega, in one of the most memorable performances in the history of cinema. Seeing is believing. An ultramodern, free, underground, amateur, radical, transversal, and profoundly independent film.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Marc Puchini
Screenplay & Story
Marc Puchini
Original Title
The General Essay
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
4m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Marc Puchini

Screenplay & Story

Marc Puchini

Producers

Lau Quevedo, Marc Puchini

Department Leadership Roster

Marc Puchini

Marc Puchini

Director

Marc Puchini

Marc Puchini

Writer

Lau Quevedo

Lau Quevedo

Producer

Marc Puchini

Marc Puchini

Producer

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ensayo General

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Ensayo General about?

Aliosha Karamázov must grapple with the heavy burden of a fictitious life, which leads him into profound moral and religious conflicts as he is unable to live his existence from point “A” to point “Z.” Marc Puchini signs this experimental, metacinematic film, positioned halfway between the film essay, fiction, and documentary. In it, he experiments with new techniques to represent life and cinema —synonymous for him— situating the work within a vanguard lineage inherited from filmmakers such as Jonas Mekas, Michael Snow, Andy Warhol, Kenneth Anger, or even Iván Zulueta. The short film is starring the great emerging filmmaker Jan Descarrega, in one of the most memorable performances in the history of cinema. Seeing is believing. An ultramodern, free, underground, amateur, radical, transversal, and profoundly independent film.

Who directed Ensayo General?

Ensayo General was directed by Marc Puchini.

Who stars in Ensayo General?

The principal cast of Ensayo General includes Jan Descarrega.

When was Ensayo General released and how long is it?

Ensayo General was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 4m.