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A Fistful of Pesos

A guy steals a briefcase to take revenge on someone from his past. It will not take long to realize that behind what doesn't belong to him, dirty businesses are hidden, and that the owner of the briefcase will do everything to recover it.

  • Federico J. Arioni
    Director
  • Federico J. Arioni
    Writer
  • Federico J. Arioni
    Producer
  • Federico J. Arioni
    Key Cast
    "Baires"
  • Javier Vega
    Key Cast
    "el Gato"
  • Eduardo Gutierrez
    Key Cast
    "Riffo"
  • Marianela Ruffato
    Key Cast
    "Bárbara"
  • Federico J. Arioni
    Editor
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Por un puñado de pesos
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Genres:
    Crime, Drama
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 35 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    May 15, 2015
  • Country of Origin:
    Argentina
  • Country of Filming:
    Argentina
  • Language:
    Spanish
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital Full HD
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Festival de Cine con Vecinos
    Saladillo
    Argentina
    October 21, 2017
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Federico J. Arioni

Federico J. Arioni began making short films at a very young age, driven by a passion for storytelling. Self-taught, he honed his craft and expanded his knowledge until he created his first feature film, A Fistful of Pesos (2015), a crime film influenced by the works of Sergio Leone. In 2019, he completed his second feature, Nobody is Crazy, a drama with fantastical and psychological elements about a teenager with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and his connection to time travel. In both films, Arioni served as writer, director, and producer.

Nobody is Crazy began its international distribution in 2022, receiving praise from critics worldwide. The film won three Best Film awards and one Best Director award at various festivals in the United States. It was also declared of interest by the Legislative Power of the Province of Neuquén.

His works have been showcased at film festivals in Argentina, the United States, Mexico, India, Spain, and Croatia.

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