Malambo Dancer's Journey to Buenos Aires Unfolds

The River Train, a coming-of-age tale, made its world premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival in the Perspectives section. Directed by Lorenzo Ferro and Lucas A. Vignale, the film centers on nine-year-old Milo, who feels the weight of becoming a Malambo dancer and a dutiful son. Malambo is a traditional folk dance often performed by gauchos.

Milo dreams of a different life, yearning to escape his chores and practice sessions for the excitement of Buenos Aires, a city he's only seen in movies. His journey into the unknown signifies a leap into solitude and urban adventures. The film features non-professional actor Milo Barría in the titular role, supported by his actual family members and other non-actors, alongside professional actors.

The filmmaking duo's creative process was organic, beginning from a motorcycle ride and evolving from music videos to short films before their feature debut. They found inspiration in Argentinian cinema and literature, even incorporating a recording of a poem by Francisco Madariaga that shares a similar title. A significant scene was captured in a single take during Milo Barría's real-life Malambo competition.