Marcelo Martinessi
Paraguayan film director and screenwriter
About Marcelo Martinessi
Born 1973. Marcelo Martinessi is a Paraguayan film director, screenwriter, cinematographer and director.
Marcelo Martinessi (born 1 January 1973) is a Paraguayan filmmaker. His films include "Karai norte", "The Lost Voice" (2016), The Heiresses and Narciso (2026) both latted was selected to compete for the Golden Bear at the 68th Berlin International Film Festival.
Filmography Documentary film Los paraguayos (2007) Paraguay según Agustín Barrios (2007) Diario Guaraní (2016)
Short film Partida (2008) Karai Norte (2009) Calle Última (2011) El baldío (2012) La voz perdida (2017)
Feature film Las herederas (2018) Narciso (2026)
Awards
Year Award Category Film Result 2016 Venice Film Festival Best Short Film La Voz Pedida 2018 Berlin International Film Festival Alfred Bauer Award Las Herederas Athens International Film Festival Best Picture Cartagena Film Festival Best Film Best Director San Sebastián International Film Festival Best Film Best Latin American Film Fénix Awards Best Director Best Screenplay Seattle International Film Festival Best Feature Film Sydney Film Festival Best Film 2019 Platino Awards Best Screenplay Best Debut Film Film and Education Values
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Who is Marcelo Martinessi?
Paraguayan film director and screenwriter
When was Marcelo Martinessi born?
Marcelo Martinessi was born on 1 January 1973 in Asunción.
What is Marcelo Martinessi's occupation?
Marcelo Martinessi is a film director, screenwriter, cinematographer and director.
What nationality is Marcelo Martinessi?
Marcelo Martinessi is Paraguayan.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Marcelo Martinessi
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Marcelo Martinessi. https://biography.guide/marcelo-martinessi/
MLA: "Marcelo Martinessi." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/marcelo-martinessi/.
Chicago: "Marcelo Martinessi." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/marcelo-martinessi/.
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