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The Plague

During Argentina's military dictatorship, a blind man desperately tries to reconnect with his disturbing teenage son, who channels his inner torment through experimentation with rats.

  • Nicolas Becerra
    Director
  • Nicolas Becerra
    Writer
  • Florencia Cantoni
    Writer
  • Luciana González
    Writer
  • Agustina Fonso
    Writer
  • Nicolas Becerra
    Producer
  • Florencia Cantoni
    Producer
  • Luciana González
    Producer
  • Agustina Fonso
    Producer
  • Jorge Goller
    Key Cast
    "Gustavo (The Father)"
  • Octavio Bigatti
    Key Cast
    "Salvador (The Son)"
  • Dana Basso
    Key Cast
    "Rosa (The Maid)"
  • Luciana González
    Executive Producer
  • Agustina Fonso
    Executive Producer
  • Nicolas Becerra
    Director of Photography
  • Florencia Cantoni
    Camera Operator
  • Nicolas Becerra
    Production Designer
  • Florencia Cantoni
    Production Designer
  • Luciana González
    Production Designer
  • Agustina Fonso
    Production Designer
  • Florencia Cantoni
    Film Editor
  • Leonardo Becerra
    Gaffer
  • Hernán Fontanini
    Gaffer
  • Agustín Díaz
    Director Assistant
  • Federico Zampieri
    Sound Operator
  • Santiago Ledo
    Sound Post-Production
  • Nicolas Becerra
    Costume Designer
  • Ana Ortiz
    Make-Up Artist
  • Nicolas Becerra
    Color Correction
  • Desirée González
    Backstage
  • Bianca Costa
    Rat Keeper
  • Luliana Sosa
    Rat Keeper
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    La Peste
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Horror
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    April 1, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    1,200 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Argentina
  • Country of Filming:
    Argentina
  • Language:
    Spanish
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Universidad de Palermo
Distribution Information
  • El Delirio Cine
    Distributor
    Country: Argentina
    Rights: All Rights
  • El Delirio Cine
    Sales Agent
    Country: Worldwide
Director Biography - Nicolas Becerra

Nicolas Becerra is a Communication Audiovisual graduate, director, cinematographer, and colorist. His short film Shejiná (2024) was part of Buenos Aires Rojo Sangre and won third place in Canal Volver’s short film competition. His documentary Los humanos también ladran and Shejiná premiered on Cinear. He directed the music video No me digas nada, selected at the Buenos Aires Music Video Festival. He is the founder of the Ezeiza Film Festival and a certified drone pilot.

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Director Statement

La Peste originated from a simple yet powerful image: a child helping his blind father cross the street. This scene made me reflect on blindness, both literal and metaphorical, and how this theme could be explored in horror. I delved into the complex relationship between a father and his son, where Gustavo represents the collective blindness of a society that chooses not to see the atrocities happening around it. The repression within the home mirrors the social repression during the dictatorship, where silence becomes a form of survival. The actions of the rats serve as a metaphor for nature’s revenge against human cruelty. We aimed to create an oppressive atmosphere, delicately using silence, lighting, and set design to highlight the coldness of the context. Inspired by Lovecraft and Guillermo del Toro, the almost paranormal is integrated to invite the viewer to a deep reflection on the personal and social horrors that still affect us.