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Respira: Transgenesis

Gabriel GRIECO

Argentina201977min Color World Premiere

Synopsis

Unable to land a job a pilot’s job with an airline, Leonardo takes a job as a fumigator pilot at a farm in the countryside. On his very first night, he discovers the town harbors a deadly secret that will put everyone in danger.

Program Note

A third feature from the Argentinian director Gabriel Grieco, this is a gripping tale of a former commercial pilot turned fumigator in a remote town discovering the dark secret that jeopardize not only him and his family but also the entire village. Outstanding performances by Lautaro Delgado as the pilot Leonardo and Soa Gala as mysterious townie Leticia lead the compelling cast. Respira: Transgenesis was a NAFF Blood Window project selection from 2017. (Jongsuk Thomas NAM)

Diretor

Gabriel GRIECO

Born in 1980, he is an Argentine director and script writer. His debut film, Still Life (2014), was premiered at 2014 Cannes Film Festival and competed in more than 10 international festivals. Hypersomnia (2016) is his second film and he is currently working on his third film. 

Credit

Producer
Jorge POLERI, Gabriel GRIECO
Screenplay
Gabriel GRIECO
Cinematographer
Diego POLERI
Editor
Gabriel GRIECO
Music
Diego HENSEL
Production Design
Juan ZAVALLA