The Face of the Jellyfish

Movie
TitleEl rostro de la medusa
User score

5.3

Release dateNov 5, 2022
GenreComedy, Drama
DirectorMelisa Liebenthal
Production countryArgentina
Production companiesGentil, Zona Audiovisual
Run time76 min.

It is no coincidence that the second feature by Argentinian Melisa Liebenthal begins with a quote from “Duino Elegies” by Rilke, who was concerned with existential angst. And, more prosaically, Marina, the film’s young protagonist, is faced with similar anxiety. In fact, her problem is her face. One morning, she discovers her face has changed, and she can no longer recognise herself. Not even her mother can, who bumps into her on the street and says hello to her like she would to any stranger (deadpan, surreal humor is part of the film’s recipe). Marina is thus forced to confront her identity: who is she? Is she determined by her parent’s DNA or by her ID card? Can she be identified by a family portrait, by biometrics or the love of those around her, including her Colombian boyfriend? Is she prettier now?

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"The Face of the Jellyfish" (El rostro de la medusa) | Trailer | Berlinale 2023

Feb 17, 2023

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