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Marco Berger

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Marco Berger

Born December 8, 1977 in Buenos Aires, Argentina21 films

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.

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The Blonde One posterFirst watchThe Blonde One20197.9Gabriel has just moved in with Juan. Shy and reserved, Gabo resists Juan’s wandering hands and intense gaze. With a parade of beauties filing out of Juan’s bedroom, his machismo seems…View film

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Filmography

21 films as director
  1. 2026The MirrorDirector
  2. 2025Perro PerroDirector
  3. 2024The Astronaut LoversDirector
  4. 2023HorseplayDirector
  5. 2023The ExchangeDirector
  6. 2021The CarnivalDirector
  7. 2020Young HunterDirector
  8. 2019The Blonde OneDirector
  9. 2016TaekwondoDirector
  10. 2015ButterflyDirector
  11. 2013HawaiiDirector
  12. 2013Sexual Tension: VioletasDirector
  13. 2012Sexual Tension: VolatileDirector
  14. 2012The CousinDirector
  15. 2011AbsentDirector
  16. 2010FiveDirector
  17. 2010PlateroDirector
  18. 2010Plan BDirector
  19. 2009The secret of the hidden dragonDirector
  20. 2008The WatchDirector
  21. 2007A Last WishDirector