A father and son return to the Amazon jungle to film a personal story, confronting addiction and emotional distance after years apart.
“A father and son return to the Amazon jungle to shoot a deeply personal film. Fiction and reality clash as father plays himself.”
Synopsis
A father and son return to the Amazon jungle to film a personal story, confronting addiction and emotional distance after years apart.
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Synopsis
Jorge Thielen Armand returns to Venezuela's Amazon jungle in 2019 to film La Fortaleza, a project centered on his father, Jorge Roque Thielen. The elder Thielen plays himself, confronting personal history and past struggles, including addiction. As father and son navigate their complex relationship, the process of filmmaking forces them to reconcile with their shared experiences and emotional distance over the years. El Father Plays Himself runs for 105 minutes.
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Why Watch
- See Jorge Thielen Armand's personal story unfold.
- Meet Jorge Roque Thielen as he plays himself on screen.
- Find out how fiction and reality intertwine in filmmaking.
Did You Know
- El Father Plays Himself premiered at the 51st Visions du Réel in 2020.
- The film is a co-production between four countries: Venezuela, United Kingdom, Italy, and the United States.
- It received a Special Mention at the 51st Visions du Réel and the Perso Film Festival.
- The film was the Opening Night Film at the Cucalorus Film Festival in 2020.
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Who directed El Father Plays Himself?
El Father Plays Himself was directed by Mo Scarpelli.
What is the main theme of El Father Plays Himself?
The main theme revolves around the relationship between a father and son, as they confront their past while filming a personal story.
What awards did El Father Plays Himself receive?
It received a Special Mention at the 51st Visions du Réel and was the Opening Night Film at the Cucalorus Film Festival.
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