An Odd Turn
2024 Argentine short film
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An Odd Turn (Spanish: Un movimiento extraño) is a 2024 Argentine drama short film written and directed by Francisco Lezama. Starring Laila Maltz, the film tells the story of a security guard who senses the theft of a work of art.[1]
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| Spanish | Un movimiento extraño |
| Literally | A strange movement |
| Directed by | Francisco Lezama |
| Screenplay by | Francisco Lezama |
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| Cinematography | Federico Lastra |
| Edited by | Franco Figueroa |
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| Distributed by | 36 Caballos |
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Running time | 22 minutes |
| Country | Argentina |
| Language | Spanish |
It was selected in the Berlinale Shorts section at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival, where it had its world premiere on 17 February,[2] and won Golden Bear for Best Short Film.[3]
Synopsis
In 2019, a theft is about to happen at a museum in Buenos Aires. A security guard senses it and uses her pendulum to predict the future. She sees that the dollar will skyrocket soon. She loses her job and gets a generous severance pay. She meets an employee of a money changer, with whom she falls in love.
Cast
- Laila Maltz as Lucrecia
- Paco Gorriz as Exchange House Guy
- Sofía Palomino as Security Guard 1
- Cecilia Rainero as Human Resources Woman 1
- Marcela Guerty as Human Resources Woman 2
- Guillermo Massé as Security Guard
- Susana Pampín as Client
- Alejandro Russek as Grindr Guy
- Jorge Prado as Security Guard
- Eugenia Alonso as Client
Release
An Odd Turn had its World premiere on 17 February 2024, as part of the 74th Berlin International Film Festival, in the Berlinale Shorts.[4][5]
Accolades
| Award | Date | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| Berlin International Film Festival | 25 February 2024 | Golden Bear for Best Short Film | An Odd Turn | Won | [6][7] |
