The South
Directed by Martín Falco
Argentina · 2026 · 17 min · Housing; Ancient; Social issues; Based on book; Country Life; City; Eat/Drink; Inequalities; Emigration/Inmigration; Family; Philosophy; Historical; Youth; Literature; Psychology; Relationship; Mental health; Loneliness; Dream; Revenge; Journey
Submitted to RTV International Film Festival 2026Synopsis
1939. Juan, a city-bred librarian, decides to help his uncle with the family ranch in the countryside, heading south in search of redemption and to honor his creole lineage.
About the film
1939. Juan is a librarian who lives in the city. His uncle Antonio comes to visit him because he needs help at the family ranch, but Juan does not accept since he doesn't consider himself capable. Juan suffers a terrible accident that leaves him hospitalized, and after narrowly escaping death, changes his mind and heads south in search of redemption. When the route of the trip is altered unexpectedly, Juan ends up in a saloon, where he is provoked by some drunk customers. Upon being recognized by his name, Juan decides to honor his grandfather's legacy and defend his own pride in a duel.
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RTV International Film Festival — Inaugural Online Edition · 2026