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Luxbox Acquires Documentary ‘Life of Jorge Luis Borges’ Ahead of Venice Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
Luxbox Films has acquired worldwide sales rights to Mariano Llinás’s documentary *Life of Jorge Luis Borges*, ahead of its world premiere in Venice Film Festival’s Open – Non-Fiction section. The five-and-a-half-hour film examines the life of the influential Argentine writer and poet through his papers, reading and travels, framing literature as the central force of his life.
Llinás, known for the 2018 epic *La Flor*, made the film with El Pampero Cine, the collective he co-founded in 2003. Laura Citarella, Ezequiel Pierr, Agustín Mendilaharzu, Alejo Moguillansky and Llinás are producers; the cast includes Ernesto Montequín, Nicolás Helft, Laura Paredes, Milva Leonardi and Pablo Dacal.
In short
- Luxbox will sell Llinás’s Borges documentary internationally.
- The five-and-a-half-hour film premieres in Venice.
- It explores Borges through his writings, books and travels.
Explained simply
Jorge Luis Borges was one of the most influential Argentine writers and poets of the twentieth century. His distinctive literary voice shaped modern fiction and poetry, making him a towering figure in world culture.
A new documentary directed by Mariano Llinás examines Borges's life and work through five-and-a-half hours of film, exploring his personal papers, literary achievements and travels. The film positions literature as the defining force of his existence, offering an in-depth portrait of both the man and his creative legacy.
The documentary is premiering at the Venice Film Festival, one of the world's most prestigious film events. Llinás is known for significant works including the epic film La Flor, and created this project with El Pampero Cine, a collective of filmmakers he co-founded.