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The Message

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On the dusty roads of the Argentinian countryside, a young girl's gift pushes her opportunistic guardians to sell pet medium consultations to make a living. Whether magic or fraud, one thing is certain: the service is real--and innocence is a treasure.

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Siddhant Adlakha Variety In Iván Fund’s black-and-white drama “The Message,” the commodification of the spiritual and the sterilizing of childhood wonder go hand in hand. They’re also, rather ironically, accompanied by sanitized drama. Mar 23, 2025 Full Review Jordan Mintzer The Hollywood Reporter This is a movie in which the medium, in all senses of the term, counts more than the message. Feb 19, 2025 Full Review Jonathan Romney Screen International Leisurely in rhythm, and gorgeously but simply shot in black and white, The Message offers a gently off-kilter depiction of childhood and its relation to the non-human universe. Feb 18, 2025 Full Review Nicolás Medina Montevideo Portal / Latido Beat The relationship between Anika and the animals is neither magical nor childish: it is serene, restrained, sometimes uncomfortable. It is not about understanding the animals, but about putting our own language in crisis. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 7/10 Apr 22, 2025 Full Review Rene Sanchez Cine Sin Fronteras A dark and enigmatic fable on innocence that enchants with its striking black and white cinematography. [Full Review in Spanish] Rated: 3/4 Mar 18, 2025 Full Review Sofía Alvarez Salas Cinencuentro The film does not attempt to over-explain the links between the characters or the themes it addresses. It leaves room for the viewer to project onto them the narratives they consider pertinent. [Full review in Spanish] Mar 4, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Iván Fund

Director

Mara Bestelli

Myriam

Marcelo Subiotto

Roger

Anika Bootz

Anika

Betania Cappato

Eloísa

Iván Fund

Screenwriter
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Movie Info

Synopsis On the dusty roads of the Argentinian countryside, a young girl's gift pushes her opportunistic guardians to sell pet medium consultations to make a living. Whether magic or fraud, one thing is certain: the service is real--and innocence is a treasure.
Director
Iván Fund
Producer
Martín Felipe Castagnet
Screenwriter
Iván Fund
Production Co
Rita Cine, Insomnia Films
Genre
Drama, Fantasy
Original Language
Spanish
Runtime
1h 31m