to kill the beast.
(released, 2021) directed by agustina san martín
countries. Argentina - Brazil - Chile
runtime. 80 min.
Emilia, 17, arrives at her Aunt Ines’ hostel at the border between Argentina and Brazil, looking for her long lost brother. In this luxuriant jungle, where local myths and legends abound, a dangerous beast believed to be the spirit of an evil man taking the form of different animals seems to be roaming around. On a journey to sexual awakening, Emilia will have to confront her past in order to kill the beast.
- Toronto International Film Festival 2021 - Official Selection - World Premiere
- Guadalajara International Film Festival 2021 - Official Competition
- Huelva Film Festival 2021 - Official Competition - Best Film (AMMAA Award)
- Mannheim-Heidelberg International Film Festival 2021 - Official Competition
- CPH PX Film Festival 2021
- Mar del Plata Film Festival 2021 - Argentinean Competition - Best Film (APPLAA Award), Special Mention Best Feature (ACCA)
- Göteborg Film Festival 2022