The Rise and Fall of Zara Zilverstein

El Ascenso Y Caída de Zara Zilverstein

Directed by Brian Kazez

2024

Black comedy , Comedy

20 min

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Argentina

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Color

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Spanish

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Synopsis

Zara, an apathetic employee at an electronics store, unexpectedly becomes a celebrity after an unfortunate event with a famous actor. Fame and money turn into a curse for her. What rises fast, falls fast.

Festivals

2024

  • Mar Del Plata Film Festival | International Competition • Best Mercosur Short film, Best Argentine Short film

2025

  • Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival | International Competition
  • Moscow International Film Festival | Official Selection
  • Sao Paulo International Short Film Festival | Latin American Competition • Prêmio do Público Filmes Estrangeiros.
  • Hollyshorts Film Festival | Official Selection
  • Filmoramax | Official Selection • Award for Best actress
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Cast & Crew

Cast:
Veronica Souto / Sonia Stigliano
Script:
Brian Kazez
Cinematographer:
Matthew Ballard
Editor:
Rosario Suarez
Sound design & mix:
Manuel De Andres
Music:
Mateo Yaya
VXF:
Times Based Arts
Producer:
Manuel Aguer, Alberto Ortiz Basualdo, Eric Stern
Production Company:
Anonymous Content, Obra, Pantera, Solab, Blur
Co-production Company:
S80, Seiva, Opc, My Gosh

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