You also came up with a very significant concept; that of hubris.
We should never harm our neighbor; it is one of the most heinous sins we can commit.
Unfortunately, however, the human species doesnt learn from its mistakes.
Opening of the 26th Thessaloniki International Documentary FestivalCourtesy of TiDF
Trueba said the film addresses the conflict between culture and violence, art and fascism.
I think this is a very relevant issue.
TiDF describes the film as a neo-noir animated docudrama (has any other film been thus described?
Director Fernando Trueba receives the Golden Alexander from Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou.Courtesy of TiDF
), exploring the legacy and mysterious death of Tenorio Junior, who was killed at age 34.
It was a case of being in the wrong place at the wrong time.
There was a war climate in the streets.
Every day there were killings and bombings, people were kidnapped in the streets.
And Tenorio was taken clearly by mistake, but they tortured him during nine days before killing him.
The actor himself is a gifted pianist.
It was a cinematic reunion for Trueba and Goldblum, who worked together on the 1989 dramaTwisted Obsession.
Hes an old friend, Trueba notes.
We did a movie together 30 years ago and we keep in touch.
And from the very beginning I thought of him because I love his voice.
The fact that hes a pianist gave a supplementary sense to it.
Trueba explains that Goldblums character in the documentary is essentially a stand-in for Trueba himself.
Those interviews are woven throughThey Shot the Piano Player, animated in dazzling visual style by Mariscal.
Its a kind of alter ego, Trueba says of the character Goldblum plays.
Hes doing what I did and meeting the people that I met.
Mariscal immersed himself in Bossa Nova music to prepare for creating the animation.
I tried to understand the feeling, he tells Deadline.
Thanks to the animation we can give life again to Tenorio, his recordings and recreate these moments.
The colors [I used] in this space are like a dream, its like a remembrance.
He adds, Tenorio is dead, but is not dead.
They were such young people.
It was a big explosion.
I wish every success to the Thessaloniki Documentary Festival.
I am certain it will steadily carry on its prolific path.
TiDF runs from March 7-17.
TruebasCalle 54screens tonight at the festival.
MariscalsChico & Ritascreens on Saturday.
