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Narciso

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Paraguay, 1959. Under a suffocating military regime, the charismatic and mysterious Narciso returns from Buenos Aires with rock & roll in his veins. He becomes a radio sensation and a symbol of freedom. Desired by both men and women, Narciso captivates and unsettles. After his final show, he is found lifeless. In a country where silence reigns and fear smothers the truth -- who killed Narciso?

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Elsa Fernández-Santos El Pais (Spain) 4 days ago
...Martinessi approaches the historical memory of her country with a somber film, remarkable in its grotesque atmosphere...[Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Belen Prieto Espinof Oct 2, 2026
4/5
There are contradictions, desires, and difficult decisions, and it's this human dimension that makes the film work beyond its historical context. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Laura Pérez Fotogramas Sep 30, 2026
4/5
...the director creates a hypnotic atmosphere situated between cheerful and somber, festive and grotesque, reaching its peak in the scenes where a radio drama of Count Dracula is performed. Pure magic. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Begoña Piña Cinemanía (Spain) Sep 29, 2026
4/5
Marcelo Martinessi portrays the fear, silence, and violence, as well as the brutal persecution of homosexuals, experienced during the early years of Alfredo Stroessner's dictatorship. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Sara Clements Next Best Picture Mar 14, 2026
6/10
While the backdrop is incredibly rich, the narrative often feels scattered, leaving Narciso as a mysterious thematic outline rather than a fully fleshed-out character we can truly mourn. Go to Full Review Dave Giannini Geek Vibes Nation Mar 14, 2026
7/10
Narciso is a film of complex themes, addictive energy, and challenging norms. Watching it, especially when Diro Romero is onscreen, is to feel the sway of radicalized youth and freedom. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Marcelo Martinessi

Director

Diro Romero

Actor

Manuel Cuenca

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Arturo Fleitas

Actor

Margarita Irun

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Mona Martínez

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Narciso

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Movie Info

Synopsis Paraguay, 1959. Under a suffocating military regime, the charismatic and mysterious Narciso returns from Buenos Aires with rock & roll in his veins. He becomes a radio sensation and a symbol of freedom. Desired by both men and women, Narciso captivates and unsettles. After his final show, he is found lifeless. In a country where silence reigns and fear smothers the truth -- who killed Narciso?
Director
Marcelo Martinessi
Producer
Sebastián Peña Escobar, Marcelo Martinessi
Screenwriter
Marcelo Martinessi
Production Co
La Babosa Cine
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Spanish
Runtime
1h 41m
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