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The Carnival

The Carnival

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Status

Released

Release Date

Mar 20, 2021

Runtime

1h 18m

Genres

Documentary

User Score

40%

Original Title

Gualeguaychú: El país del carnaval

Production Companies

Cinemilagroso

Director

Marco Berger

Description

Since they were children, every summer they used to participate together in the traditional carnivals of their hometown. This magical celebration, transform men of the community into dionysiac figures with makeup, coloured costumes, glitter and feathers. Alcohol, friendship and parties out of control become the limelight. Boundaries get blurred with the heat of the sun at the edge of the imposing Paraná River.