Bandido
2021, fiction feature. Director, writer and editor.
Synopsis
Roberto Benítez, known on stage as Bandido, is a popular music singer who, past middle age, falls into an artistic crisis and sees his career stall. When he is the victim of a crime, some neighbours come to help him; among them is Rubén, an old friend who was by his side in his early years. Bandido will have a new chance to reconnect with himself and with his passion.
Festivals and awards
- Opening film, 22nd BAFICI
- Colón de Plata, Special Jury Prize, 47th Huelva Ibero-American Film Festival
- Audience Award, 7th Festival de Cine de las Alturas
- Best Performance (Osvaldo Laport), Tucumán Cine Gerardo Vallejo
- Closing film, 23rd FILMAR en América Latina, Geneva
- Silver Condor for Best Original Song, «Volveré»
Credits
- Director
- Luciano Juncos
- Screenplay
- Luciano Juncos and Renzo Felippa
- Starring
- Osvaldo Laport, Juan Manuel Lara, Hernán Alvarellos
- Cast
- Juan de Battisti, Victoria Ríos, Magdalena Combes, Maico Pradal
- Cinematography
- Nadir Medina
- Art direction
- Florencia Wehbe
- Sound
- Patricio Tosco
- Producer
- Dalmira Films, Hiperkinesis Films, El Médano Producciones
- Co-production
- Argentina and España
- Support
- INCAA, Polo Audiovisual Córdoba, Municipalidad de Córdoba