International Competition

MONTENEGRO

Jorge Gaggero
Screening time  
28.02. / Tuesday, 14:00 - 16:00 Theatre 2  
02.03. / Friday, 13:00 - 15:00 Theatre 3  
03.03. / Saturday, 17:00 - 19:00 Theatre 1  
Something like envy starts to brew between two old neighbours, Montenegro and César...

Together with his dogs, 71-year-old Montenegro lives in a big tent on a quiet island in a river delta. He makes fishing nets, which earns him the money to get tobacco and alcohol - the only luxuries he allows himself. On the other side of the island lives César, who keeps bees and herds pigs in the service of a farmer from the civilized world. César has a boat they use to go fishing. In return, Montenegro cooks for César. Based on mutual dependence, their friendship looks to be a lasting one. But as time goes by, something like envy starts to brew, and a conflict starts between the two men. Eventually it will place their friendship in a new light. Jorge Gaggero patiently follows his two protagonists as they go about their daily activities: mending the nets, feeding the pigs, chopping wood, frying fish, and smoking a pipe. Appearing throughout the film, the ever-alert dogs transcend their role as extras by announcing plot twists. Close-ups of the men's weather-beaten faces and tanned skin add to the scenes of outdoor life.

Jorge Gaggero

Jorge Gaggero is an Argentinian film director and screenwriter. Filmography: 'Vida en Falcon' (2005), 'Cama Adentro' (2004), 'The Secret Sea' (2002), 'A Piece of Earth' (2001), 'Ojos de fuego' (1995), 'Sólo cuando respiro' (1994).
 

General sponsor

MONTENEGRO

Argentina
2011, 60', color, video

Directed by:
Jorge Gaggero

Screenplay by:
Jorge Gaggero

Cinematography:
Daniel Ortega, Jorge Gaggero

Edited by:
Alejandro Brodersohn

Music:
Sebastián Escofet

Producer:
Jorge Gaggero

Produced by:
Libido Cine

Festivals & Awards:

IDFA 2011 - Best Mid-Length Documentary