Marco, the Invented Truth
2024 Spanish film
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Marco, the Invented Truth (Spanish: Marco, la verdad inventada),[1][2] or simply Marco, is a 2024 Spanish biographical thriller drama film directed by Aitor Arregi and Jon Garaño starring Eduard Fernández as Enric Marco alongside Nathalie Poza.
- Aitor Arregi
- Jon Garaño
- Jorge Gil Munarriz
- Jose Mari Goenaga
- Xabier Berzosa
- Ander Sagardoy
- Ander Barinaga-Rementeria
- Jaime Ortiz de Artiñano
- Fernando Larrondo
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| Spanish | Marco, la verdad inventada |
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| Cinematography | Javi Agirre Erauso |
| Edited by | Maialen Sarasua Oliden |
| Music by | Aránzazu Calleja |
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| Distributed by | BTeam Pictures |
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| Country | Spain |
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Plot
Primarily set in Barcelona, the plot follows the life of CNT secretary general and imposter Enric Marco, who built himself a fake past as a Nazi concentration camp survivor, gaining public recognition and sympathy.[3][4]
Cast
- Eduard Fernández as Enric Marco[3]
- Nathalie Poza as Laura[3]
- Chani Martín as Benito Bermejo[5]
- Sonia Almarcha as Clara[5]
- Daniela Brown[5]
- Fermí Reixach as Pere[5]
- Júlia Molins[6]
- Vicente Vergara as Gracia[5]
- Jordi Rico as Santi[5]
- Iñigo de la Iglesia as Gil[5]
Production
The screenplay was written by Aitor Arregi, Jon Garaño, Jorge Gil, and Jose Mari Goenaga.[7] The film is an Irusoin, Moriarti, La verdad inventada AIE, Atresmedia Cine and Bteam Prods production, with participation and backing from ICAA, the Basque Government, Atresmedia, Movistar Plus+, and EiTB.[8] It was lensed by Javier Agirre.[9] Shooting locations included the Basque Country (Zarautz), Catalonia, Madrid, and Germany.[10][8]
Release
Marco had its world premiere in the Orizzonti section of the 81st Venice International Film Festival on 30 August 2024.[11] Its festival run also included screenings at the 72nd San Sebastián International Film Festival, the 2024 BFI London Film Festival, and the 2024 Vancouver International Film Festival (for its North-American premiere).[12][13][14][15] The film was released theatrically in Spain by BTeam Pictures on 8 November 2024.[9][16] Film Factory acquired international sales rights.[4] Epicentre Films scheduled a 14 May 2025 rollout in French theatres.[17]
Reception
Marta Balaga of Cineuropa declared Marco to potentially be "one of the most watchable films at the Venice Film Festival this year" [being] "dynamic, twisted and blessed with the kind of performance by Eduard Fernández that should get him all the awards out there".[18]
Andrea G. Bermejo of Cinemanía (also niece of Benito Bermejo) rated the film 4 out of 5 stars, writing that Eduard Fernández nails his performance.[19]
In September 2024, the Academy of Cinematographic Arts and Sciences of Spain selected Marco for a shortlist of 3 films to determine their final submission for Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards.[20]
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
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2024 |
30th Forqué Awards | Best Actor in a Film | Eduard Fernández | Won | [21] |
2025 |
12th Feroz Awards | Best Main Actor in a Film | Eduard Fernández | Won | [22] |
| Best Trailer | Omar Bermúdez, Carlos Berot | Nominated | |||
| 4th Carmen Awards | Best Non-Andalusian Produced Film | Nominated | [23] | ||
| 80th CEC Medals | Best Actor | Eduard Fernández | Won | [24] | |
| Best Editing | Maialen Sarasua Oliden | Nominated | |||
| 39th Goya Awards | Best Director | Aitor Arregi, Jon Garaño | Nominated | [25] | |
| Best Original Screenplay | Aitor Arregi, Jon Garaño, Jorge Gil Munarriz, Jose Mari Goenaga | Nominated | |||
| Best Actor | Eduard Fernández | Won | |||
| Best Makeup and Hairstyles | Karmele Soler, Sergio Pérez Berbel & Nacho Díaz | Won | |||
| Best Special Effects | Jon Serrano, Mariano García Marty, David Heras | Nominated | |||
| 33rd Actors and Actresses Union Awards | Best Film Actor in a Leading Role | Eduard Fernández | Won | [26] | |
| 12th Platino Awards | Best Actor | Eduard Fernández | Won | [27] | |