Once Upon a Time there was a Wizard

Once Upon a Time there was a Wizard

  • Overview
  • Cast
  • Crew

Status

Released

Release Date

Sep 5, 2024

Runtime

1h 30m

Original Title

Había una vez un mago

Production Companies

SUDÀcine, Municipalidad de Avellaneda

Director

María Salomé Jury

Description

Leonardo Favio’s final years are captured through the eyes of his daughter in an intimate and revealing journey. As Favio recreates his masterpiece, Aniceto, remake of Este es el romance del Aniceto y la Francisca… Interviews between father and daughter unveil a rich story of creativity, legacy and deep relationship. In this documentary, the camera becomes a silent witness to the interaction between Favio and his daughter, offering a privileged look into the mind of the artist and the man behind the genius. The conversations span memories, reflections on art and life, exploring Favio’s duality as filmmaker and father.