About Astronauts and Ghosts
2025 Paraguayan film
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About Astronauts and Ghosts (Spanish: De astronautas y fantasmas) is a 2025 magical realism romantic drama film written, produced, co-edited and directed by Luis R. Vera.[1] A joint Paraguayan-Chilean co-production,[2] starring Héctor Silva, Tomás Arredondo and Sofía Netto Barrios, who makes her acting debut.[3]
Tomás Arredondo
Sofía Netto Barrios
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| Directed by | Luis R. Vera |
| Written by | Luis R. Vera |
| Produced by | Luis R. Vera |
| Starring | Héctor Silva Tomás Arredondo Sofía Netto Barrios |
| Cinematography | Alfredo García |
| Edited by | Luis R. Vera Noelia Armele Banks |
| Music by | Alcides Ovelar Klarika Kusk |
Production company | Luis R. Vera Cine |
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Running time | 97 minutes |
| Countries | Paraguay Chile |
| Language | Spanish |
Synopsis
Pedro, a grandfather with a terminal illness, María, his granddaughter, and José, a delivery driver, reveal the intimate universe of their relationships in a labyrinth of conflicts between these three characters and a mother who lives in Spain, turning the story into a surprising metaphor for the past and present of a country within a house.[4]
Cast
- Héctor Silva as Pedro
- Tomás Arredondo as José
- Sofía Netto Barrios as María
- Raquel Baeza
Production
Release
The film premiered worldwide on November 15, 2025, at the 40th Ibero-Latin American Film Festival of Trieste,[8] and on November 29 at the 37th Viña del Mar International Film Festival.[9] It was released commercially on December 11, 2025, in Chilean independent theaters.[1]
Accolades
| Award / Festival | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ibero-Latin American Film Festival of Trieste | 17 November 2025 | Best Film | About Astronauts and Ghosts | Nominated | [10] |
| Special Jury Prize | Won |