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The Face of the Jellyfish

4.4(5)20221h 16m1

It is no coincidence that the second feature by Argentinian Melisa Liebenthal begins with a quote from “Duino Elegies” by Rilke, who was concerned with existential angst. And, more prosaically, Marina, the film’s young protagonist, is faced with similar anxiety. In fact, her problem is her face. One morning, she discovers her face has changed, and she can no longer recognise herself. Not even her mother can, who bumps into her on the street and says hello to her like she would to any stranger (deadpan, surreal humor is part of the film’s recipe). Marina is thus forced to confront her identity: who is she? Is she determined by her parent’s DNA or by her ID card? Can she be identified by a family portrait, by biometrics or the love of those around her, including her Colombian boyfriend? Is she prettier now?

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Status
Released
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Language
Spanish

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Argentina

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Release dates

  • AustraliaAU

    • PremiereMelbourne International Film Festival3 Aug 2023
  • ArgentinaAR

    • Premiere37º Festival Internacional de Cine de Mar del Plata5 Nov 2022
  • GermanyDE

    • Premiere73º Berlin International Film Festival19 Feb 2023

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The Face of the Jellyfish was released on 5 November 2022.

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