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OUT OF TUNE / LOST IN ROSARIO

Harry Chambarry, a struggling New York City actor in his late 50s, finally gets his big break: a role in a highly anticipated indie film by legendary Argentinian director, Gustavo Postiglione. Excited yet nervous, Harry flies to Rosario, Argentina, ready to immerse himself in the role that could change his career. However, upon arrival, he discovers that Postiglione has mysteriously gone missing, leaving behind no trace or explanation. As Harry tries to track down the elusive director, he finds himself in a series of increasingly bizarre situations. To his bewilderment, the locals keep mistaking him for various famous Hollywood actors—sometimes a rugged action star, other times a suave romantic lead. Each case of mistaken identity pulls Harry further into the chaotic and vibrant life of Rosario, Argentina, from trendy neighborhoods to unexpected adventures in the city's more obscure corners. As Harry navigates these surreal experiences, he starts to question his own identity and purpose. In a city where no one seems to recognize him for who he truly is, he begins to reflect on his career, his ambitions, and what it really means to be "seen" as an actor. Meanwhile, the mystery of Postiglione's disappearance deepens, leading Harry to unexpected allies and an unforeseen connection to the director’s own struggles with fame and identity. *Lost in Rosario, Argentina* is a witty and heartfelt exploration of the search for recognition, both personal and professional, set against the backdrop of one of the most colorful cities in the world. As Harry inches closer to discovering the truth about Postiglione, he also discovers a deeper truth about himself, culminating in a surprising and poignant climax.

  • Ezio R Massa
    Director
    Alter Ego, The Last Duel, Dark Tales, Malevo
  • Gustavo Postiglione
    Director
    Asadito, Simulacro, Singapore
  • Gustavo Postiglione
    Writer
    Asadito, Simulacro, Singapore
  • Ezio R Massa
    Writer
    Aler Ego, The Last Duel, Dark Tales, Malevo
  • Harry Chambarry
    Writer
  • Harry Chambarry
    Producer
    BFAM Entertainment, LLC
  • Gustavo Postiglione
    Producer
    2779 Home Movies
  • Ezio R Massa
    Producer
  • Martin Delon
    Producer
  • Harry Chambarry
    Key Cast
    "Harry"
    Alter Ego, Brooklyn Banker, The Sun Is Also A Star
  • Cathy Moriarty
    Key Cast
    "Toni"
    Raging Bull, etc.
  • Federico Castelluccio
    Key Cast
    "Federico"
    The Sopranos, tec.
  • Ashton Clay
    Key Cast
    "Tina"
  • Raul Daumas
    Key Cast
    "Guy C"
  • Tito Gomez
    Key Cast
    "Tito"
    Asadito
  • Ariel Hamoui
    Key Cast
    "Ariel"
  • Soledad Ivanich
    Key Cast
    "Sol"
  • Juan Nemirovsky
    Key Cast
    "Juan"
  • Martin Solomon
    Key Cast
    "Martin"
  • Lara Todeschini
    Key Cast
    "Lara"
  • Maggie Wagner
    Key Cast
    "Melita"
  • Ron Megason
    Key Cast
    "Ron"
  • Annabell Moriarty
    Key Cast
    "Paloma"
  • Martin Delon
    Key Cast
    "Manager"
  • James Giannone
    Key Cast
    "Jimmy"
  • Maria Vazquez
    Key Cast
    "Actress 1"
  • Maria Victoria Pajon
    Key Cast
    "Actress 2"
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 21 minutes 18 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 5, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    250,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    Argentina, United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Ezio R Massa, Gustavo Postiglione

Ezio Massa
Born in the little city of Formosa in the north of Argentina. He studied at the IDAC Instituto de Arte Cinematografico. Malevo (1990) was his film first shot at the IDAC, when only 17 years old. He won best first short Film award at the IDAC. In 1991 he started as a second assistant director in the film industry, while he continued to attend the IDAC. In 1992 he made La terraza (1992) - a 30-min 16mm action movie which opened doors to the world of the Advertising TV spots Production. He worked on several of these, including Veritas, Panavox, Great films themes, Dauhori, Zanella, Yamaha, Camod, Puma.
In 1994 his film feature Más allá del límite (1994)_ (Beyond the Limit) won best first Film Feature at the 2ºLuias Sandrini Film Festival in December 1994. He moved to New York to attend advanced Directing Workshops at NYU and NYFA in 1995 and made "The Last Duel" (1997) a 35 min Tango Drama as a Thessis of NYFA. Cacería (2001), his new feature movie filmed in Argentina, has already won Best editing and best young performance at a Local Festival. His latest feature ALTER EGO, made in the USA, stars Dylan Walsh and Eric Roberts. His most recent production, DARK TALES, premiered at SITGES IFF, 2023.

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Director Statement

OUT OF TUNE "Desafinado" / LOST IN ROSARIO
We made this film in a very unusual way. A comedy of confusion and misunderstandings, we wanted to deal in real time, allowing improvisation. Dealing as well with real life situations. Our main character Harry gets into the film without a script. However, every one of the other actors had a brief script, and an outline for presenting obstacles to thwart Harry in his “quest”. In order to present realism, we chose also to work in 1st person, except Cathy Moriarty's character, as related to the "T&T Talent Agency".
This film merges "Looking for Godot”, “Lost in Translation" and "After Hours".
Because of our trust and real-life friendships, we all agreed to this approach and also dedicate this effort to our beloved Paul Sorvino. We co-Directed with Gustavo Postiglione, an eminent Argentinean director with more than 30 features films. He lives in Rosario, Argentina (where a portion of this film was shot) and is well known for his cinema verité approach. This American indie comedy is our humble way to create and reinforce the personalities of New Jersey/New York and Rosario, Argentina.