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Mental Duel

A guy contemplates the possibility of committing suicide and debates with himself to the point that everything leads to a duel like in the movies of the old west.

  • Federico J. Arioni
    Director
  • Federico J. Arioni
    Writer
  • Federico J. Arioni
    Producer
  • Federico J. Arioni
    Key Cast
  • Federico J. Arioni
    Editor
  • Federico J. Arioni
    Camera
  • Quinchola Vega
    Camera
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Duelo mental
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Suspense
  • Runtime:
    2 minutes 30 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 24, 2022
  • Country of Origin:
    Argentina
  • Country of Filming:
    Argentina
  • Language:
    No Dialogue
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
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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