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My Queen

It's Friday night in Buenos Aires. Ruth, (65 years old), who embraces tradition as well as liberation, prepares the Shabbat dinner with her non-Jewish masseur boyfriend, Gustavo (40 years old). Gus takes part in the evening’s dinner, unleashing discomfort, envy and anger amongst Ruth’s family.

  • Marlene Grinberg
    Director
  • Marlene Grinberg
    Writer
  • Florencia Clérico
    Producer
  • Florencia Dyszel
    Key Cast
    "Anabel"
  • Monica Raiola
    Key Cast
    "Ruth"
  • Daniela Korovsky
    Key Cast
    "Paula"
  • Mariano Sayavedra
    Key Cast
    "Gustavo"
  • Ariel Langsam
    Key Cast
    "Hernán"
  • Nicolás Dymiez Parzajuk
    Key Cast
    "Diego"
  • Kiara Fonte
    Key Cast
    "Marilina "
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Mi Reina
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Comedy, Fantastic
  • Runtime:
    11 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    February 20, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    1,800 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Argentina
  • Country of Filming:
    Argentina
  • Language:
    Spanish
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2:35:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Marlene Grinberg

Marlene Grinberg is a director and screenwriter.
She studied at University of Buenos Aires (Image and Sound Design) and did workshops at universities such as EICTV (Cuba), Universidad del Cine (Buenos Aires Argentina) and Individual
workshops in screenwriting and drama with Luisa Irene Ickowicz, Romina Paula , Lorena Vega, Ariel Gurevich, Hugo Midón…
She made the short films “Todas Mis Lolas" (selection in Shortfilm Corner, Festival of Cannes 2018), "Partitura" and "Medievales" with tour in Argentina Film Festivals.
She is developing her first film "Tres Tiempos" about the complex relationship of three generations of women.
She worked as assistant director with recognized directors such as Pablo Agüero, Pablo Fendrik, Sebastian Borensztein, Gerardo Olivares, Hernán Goldfrid, Martin Piroyansky, among others.
She also teaches courses and workshops since 2012 on audiovisual creation.
www.marlenegrinberg.com
instagram: marlene_grinberg

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Director Statement

“My grandmother, hebrew, candles, magic, conversations,
complaints, Buenos Aires.
Fears, passion and forgetfulness.
From my memories and my feelings, I want in “My Queen" to
recreate my family Shabbat dinners.”