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A Man Struggles With Reality In Argentina’s Psychological Thriller ‘Presagio’

A young writer, traumatized by the death of his family, struggles with reality in, Presagio, a dark psychological thriller from Argentina. Winner of the “Best Latin American Fantasy Film” at Nocturna, the film centers on Camilo, a young writer traumatized by the death of his wife and child, describes his disturbing experiences to a psychiatrist skilled in hypnosis. Meanwhile, in his waking life, there’s a mysterious “umbrella” man, who wants him to finish his painfully autobiographical novel, regardless of the consequences. Part thriller, part experimental horror film, director Matias Salins has crafted a gritty psychological voyage into the inner turmoil behind one man’s dark despair and creativity. Painterly cinematography blends hi-def imagery with early digital video camerawork and a brilliant score in this dark Argentinian thriller, an official selection at dozens of genre festivals the world over including Mexico’s Morbido Film festival, Buenos Aires Rojo Sangre and the South African Horrorfest, captured the Best Latin America Fantasy Film at Madrid’s