The film is described as a "psycho-sexual fantastic thriller" that blends elements of giallo-inspired horror , dark comedy, and magical realism.
Alongside Érica Rivas ( Wild Tales ), the film stars Nahuel Pérez Biscayart as a mysterious musician and Cecilia Roth as Inés's overbearing mother. El prГіfugo (2021)
El prófugo premiered in competition at the 70th Berlin International Film Festival and was later selected as the Argentine entry for Best International Feature Film at the 94th Academy Awards . The film is described as a "psycho-sexual fantastic
The film centers on (played by Érica Rivas), a dubbing artist and choir singer in Buenos Aires whose life unravels after a traumatic vacation. As she struggles with insomnia and vivid nightmares, she begins to hear strange, foreign frequencies emerging from her own vocal cords during recording sessions. This auditory "intruder" forces Inés into a paranoid state where she fears figures from her dreams are attempting to escape and inhabit her body. Key Themes and Production The film centers on (played by Érica Rivas),
As a dubbing artist, Inés’s profession is central to the plot. Critics have highlighted the film's exceptional sound engineering, which mirrors her psychological fragmentation.