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Ofelia

What lasts after experiencing all aspects of life?
At 88 years old, Ofelia reflects on her life under the attentive gaze of her grandchildren.
Family, love, disputes, adventures, and tragedies.
A poignant exploration of a grandmother’s legacy, bridging the gap between past and present, amidst the solitude brought to elders by postmodern times.

Produced by Amargo y Retruco Films

  • Facundo Bartucci
    Director
  • Facundo Bartucci
    Writer
  • Facundo Bartucci
    Producer
  • Facundo Mugica
    Producer
  • Ofelia Piedrabuena
    Key Cast
  • Milagros Bartucci
    Key Cast
  • Felicitas Bartucci
    Key Cast
  • Facundo Mugica
    Key Cast
  • Facundo Matías Bartucci
    Key Cast
  • Tomás Belottini
    Editor
  • Fabrizio García Fornari
    Music
  • Mariano Webb
    Colorist
  • Martina Medina
    Graphic Art
  • Claudio Omar Garófalo
    Archive
  • Franco Tomás Bartucci
    Logistics
  • Iris Leonor Garófalo
    Logistics
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Ofelia
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Genres:
    Drama, Awareness
  • Runtime:
    19 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    June 27, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    3,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Argentina
  • Country of Filming:
    Argentina
  • Language:
    Spanish
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - NABA
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Duemila30 Festival
    Milan
    Italy
    June 27, 2024
    World Premiere
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Facundo Bartucci

Born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Facundo Bartucci initially moved to Milan to pursue his passion for filmmaking.

At a young age, he immersed himself in cinema studies and subsequently embarked on a journey to enhance his skills, relocating to New York to study at the renowned New York Film Academy (NYFA).

Upon returning to Italy, he initially focused on producing and directing Fashion Films, a common pursuit among many young filmmakers in Milan. However, after gaining valuable experience in the local industry, he decided to pivot his career towards directing his first documentary short film.

Titled "Ofelia," this project marks Facundo's directorial debut in the realm of filmmaking.

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Director Statement

A love letter to my grandmother and a profound call to action for my family and every viewer, the paradoxical nature of the event depicted in this short film adds both richness and discomfort to the plot: in other words, exciting days like these have become the exception to the rule in Ofelia's life.

A situation that is becoming more and more frequent in this postmodern era, this short documentary seeks to give a space to reflect to Ofelia, an elderly woman who, after having a complete taste of what life is and its whole spectrum, as of today she does not count with the support she once had throughout her live and founds herself the only one to bear witness to her story.

Opening herself about family, love, personal disputes, adventures, and tragic moments of her life, Ofelia benefits from her grandson's visit to reflect on her life, her rights and her wrongs.