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The Message (2025 film)
The Message (Spanish: El mensaje) is an upcoming Spanish road drama film written and directed by Iván Fund. The film is about opportunistic guardians living in rural Argentina, who exploit a child's unique ability by offering animal medium consultation for profit.[1] The Argentine-Spain co-production film was selected in the Competition at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival, where it will compete for the Golden Bear and have first screening in February 2025 at Berlinale Palast.[2] SynopsisAmid an economic downturn, a 9-year-old girl who can communicate with animals and her profit-driven guardians work as pet mediums, traveling through the Argentinian countryside in a motorhome to visit the girl's mother in a mental institution. This heartfelt road film explores family communication struggles, the tension between innocence and opportunism, and the blurred line between truth and deception in their supernatural business. Regardless of its authenticity, their service ensures no one feels alone, highlighting the value of connection. Cast
ProductionIn August 2024, San Sebastián Film Festival selected the film as its Work in process Latam project.[3] ReleaseThe Message will have its world premiere in February 2025, as part of the 75th Berlin International Film Festival, in Competition.[4][5] Paris-based Luxbox acquired the sales rights of the film in January 2025.[6] Accolades
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