Overview
- The 40th Festival Internacional de Cine de Mar del Plata opened Thursday with Bill Condon’s musical El beso de la mujer araña, with the director and actor Tonatiuh attending, and runs until November 16.
- It is the only FIAPF-recognized Class A competitive film festival in Latin America.
- International, Latin American and Argentine competitions for features and shorts begin immediately, featuring works by filmmakers such as Pablo Trapero, Maryam Touzani and Shai Carmelli-Pollak.
- Masterclasses and public talks include sessions with Bill Condon, producer Paul Zaentz and actor Javier Cámara, alongside juries that include the returning FIPRESCI panel after a seven-year absence.
- Screenings take place across multiple city venues, with free open-air shows at Villa Victoria and general tickets priced at 7,500 pesos with in-person discounts for students and retirees.