Marco Berger

Marco Berger is an Argentine director, screenwriter and editor known for a unique cinematic style that explores male erotic tension and the nuances of desire, consistently challenging traditional narrative structures through silence and his characters' subtle glances. "The Guardian" has praised his work for offering a "subversive and poetic approach to masculinity." His influential filmography has earned him global recognition, with projects screened at prestigious international festivals such as Cannes, the Berlinale, and San Sebastián. His distinctive voice in independent cinema has also garnered great acclaim at the Sundance, Karlovy Vary, and Rotterdam festivals. Winner of the Teddy Award in Berlin for the film "Ausente" (2011), Berger remains a central figure in Argentine independent cinema, constantly redefining the representation of masculinity and power dynamics.

Marco Berger (Buenos Aires, 8 de diciembre de 1977) es un director y guionista argentino. Estudió en la Universidad del Cine de Buenos Aires e hizo su debut como director con los cortometrajes Una última voluntad (2009) y El reloj (2008). Su primer largometraje, Plan B (2009) fue presentado a numerosos festivales, sin embargo, fue con la película Ausente con la que ganó en 2011 el Oso a la Mejor Película en el Festival Internacional de Cine de Berlín.