SYNOPSIS

On the dusty roads of the Argentinian countryside, a young girl’s gift pushes her opportunistic guardians to sell pet medium consultations to make a living. Whether magic or fraud, one thing is certain: the service is real – and innocence is a treasure.

Original Title: El Mensaje Country: Argentina, Spain Year: 2025 Ratio: Flat (1.85) Sound: 5.1 Length: 91 min Language: Spanish

BIOGRAPHY

Iván Fund was born in San Cristóbal, Argentina, in 1984. His films have screened at festivals such as Cannes (Un Certain Regard), Venice, Berlinale, San Sebastian, Rotterdam, Viennale, BFI London, Busan, BAFICI, Havana, Neighboring Scenes at Lincoln Center, Lima, and Mar del Plata, among others, earning various awards. In addition to directing his own projects, he works as a screenwriter, producer, cinematographer and editor. His latest film, The Message, participated in San Sebastian’s WIP Latam 2024 and will premiere in the Official Competition of Berlinale 2025.

Filmography

The Message - 2025

Dusk Stone - 2021

The will come soft rains - 2018

Toublanc - 2017

The Organism - 2015

The Amazement - 2014

AB - 2013

I got lost a week ago - 2012

Today I Felt No Fear - 2011

The Lips - 2010

The Laugh - 2009

CREW

Director: Iván Fund Screenwriter: Iván Fund, Martín Felipe Castagnet DOP: Gustavo Schiaffino Editor: Iván Fund Sound: Leandro de Loredo, Omar Mustafá Production: Rita Cine, Insomnia Films (Argentina) World Sales: Luxbox

CAST

Mara Bestelli, Marcelo Subiotto, Anika Bootz, Betania Cappato

FESTIVALS & AWARDS

Berlinale - Competition - 2025

ivÁN FUND

Writer-Director