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The Name of the Son (El nombre del hijo)

Directed by Martina Matzkin
Argentina
2020
13 mins

WarnerMedia Ibero-American Short Film Award

Lucho, a 13-year-old trans boy, doesn't usually share much time with his father. When he goes on vacation with him and his younger sister, the new closeness and daily life put their relationship to the test.


Martina Matzkin lives in Argentina. She has directed three fiction short films; her latest premiered and was awarded at the 70th Berlinale. She is currently filming her first documentary film, The Caretaker, co-directed with Gabriela Uassouf.

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  • Year
    2020
  • Country
    Argentina
  • Language
    Spanish
  • Premiere Status
    Other
  • Director
    Martina Matzkin
  • Cast
    Tristán Miranda, Daniel Cabot, Amanda Pérez Berch
  • Writer
    Martina Matzkin
  • Cinematographer
    Constanza Sandoval
  • Editor
    Anna Rüegsegger
  • Genre
    Drama, Social Issues
  • Theme
    Directed by Women, Latine, Drama, Social issues, En español

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