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Borges' Life Unveiled in 5.5-Hour Doc
24 Jul
Summary
- A new 5.5-hour documentary about Jorge Luis Borges premiered at Venice.
- The film explores Borges' life through his writings and travels.
- Director Mariano Llinás is known for the lengthy film 'La Flor'.
Mariano Llinás' epic five-and-a-half-hour documentary, "Life of Jorge Luis Borges," has made its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival in the Open - Non-Fiction section. Luxbox Films is handling world sales for the highly anticipated biographical film. The documentary offers an exhaustive exploration of the life of Argentine writer and poet Jorge Luis Borges. It meticulously reviews his personal papers, the books that shaped his worldview, and the locations he frequented. This approach aims to decipher the peculiar life of a writer dedicated to literature as a profound kingdom and landscape. Llinás, celebrated for his 2018 film "La Flor," the longest film in cinematic history, brings his signature narrative depth to this extensive portrait of Borges. The production was spearheaded by El Pampero Cine, with Llinás also serving as screenwriter.
