Synopsis:
The discovery of three large fragments of the mural Pax In Lucem, one of the iconic works of the Uruguayan-Catalan painter Joaquín Torres-García lost in the fire at the Rio de Janeiro MMA in 1978, triggers in his great-grandson Alejandro a journey into the life of the artist and his search for a Universal Art.
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Bio Director:
Emiliano Mazza De Luca is an independent filmmaker, producer, and educator born in Uruguay, currently residing in Mexico. Known for his distinctive style and exploration of cultural identity, his works often delve into human behavior, social change, and personal introspection, blending direct cinema documentary with poetic narrative. Filmography: "Pax In Lucem" (2024) – A documentary that reconstructs the life and art of Joaquín Torres García, the iconic Uruguayan-Catalan painter, after the 1978 fire destroyed much of his work. "Libre de Reir" (2023) – Director of 2nd Unit, directed by Maite Alberdi, for Amazon Prime. Winner of the Rose D'Or Award. "Vida a Bordo" (2018) – A poetic documentary that follows the solitary life aboard a Paraguayan container ship navigating the Paraná River, using the journey as a metaphor for an inward spiritual quest. "Nueva Venecia" (2016) – A film exploring the lives of the residents of a stilted village in Colombia, and their efforts to build a soccer field on the water. "Multitudes" (2014) – An ethnographic film that studies individual behavior in mass events, capturing the essence of collective experience. His cinema reflects a deep interest in the interaction between individuals and their environments. As a producer, Mazza De Luca has contributed to projects like Cocaína Negra by Cristóbal Valenzuela, El Hilo by Alicia Cano Menoni, and Ataque de Pánico and El Cojonudo by Fede Álvarez.
Funds Earned:
FONA 2022 (ACAU)
MVD Filma 2023 (IM)
Programa Uruguay Audiovisual 2024
Promoción a Estrenos Nacionales 2024 (ACAU)
Lanzamiento de películas MVD Audiovisual (IM)
Acción Cultural Española AC/E
Characteristics:
Production:
Release Year: 2024
Production Year: 2024
Duration: Feature Film
Status: Released
Type: Documentary Film
Productores:
Emiliano Mazza De Luca, Productor Passaparola (Uy)
Soledad Martínez, Productora Colosé Producciones (Es)
Javier Soto Martín, Productor Colosé Producciones (Es)
Productores Asociados:
Fundación Torres García (Uy)
CaixaForum+ (Es)
Shub.Mx (Mx)
Cast:
Script:
Joaquín Torres García
Alejandro Díaz Lageard
Juan Díaz González
Alberto Rowinsky (voz off Torres García)
Emiliano Mazza De Luca
Alejandro Díaz Lageard
Production House:
Passaparola

Contact:
info@passaparolafilms.tv