The Face of the Jellyfish
Synopsis
It is no coincidence that the second feature by Argentinian Melisa Liebenthal begins with a quote from āDuino Elegiesā by Rilke, who was concerned with existential angst. And, more prosaically, Marina, the filmās young protagonist, is faced with similar anxiety. In fact, her problem is her face. One morning, she discovers her face has changed, and she can no longer recognise herself. Not even her mother can, who bumps into her on the street and says hello to her like she would to any stranger (deadpan, surreal humor is part of the filmās recipe). Marina is thus forced to confront her identity: who is she? Is she determined by her parentās DNA or by her ID card? Can she be identified by a family portrait, by biometrics or the love of those around her, including her Colombian boyfriend? Is she prettier now?
Where to watch
Not currently available to stream in United States.
