Argentina's most beloved eccentric finally gets his chaotic biopic moment.
Acting
Víctor Laplace disappears into Parravicini's physical comedy and pathos.
Direction
Mignogna's theatrical roots show in every staged tableau.
Costume
Period-accurate flamboyance that deserves its own credit.
Director
Eduardo Mignogna
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Parravicini was a real variety show legend in Buenos Aires, famous for his absurd monologues and deliberately terrible magic tricks.
The film premiered during Argentina's economic crisis, making its nostalgic look at 'better times' feel politically loaded whether Mignogna intended it or not.
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