The Illusion of an Everlasting Summer
2026 documentary film by Alessandra Sanguinetti
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The Illusion of an Everlasting Summer (Spanish: La ilusión de un verano sin fin) is a 2026 documentary film directed by Alessandra Sanguinetti. A co-production of the United States and Argentina, it follows two cousins over the course of 25 years in the Argentine Pampas.
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| Spanish | La ilusión de un verano sin fin |
| Directed by | Alessandra Sanguinetti |
| Produced by | Julia Solomonoff |
| Cinematography | Alessandra Sanguinetti |
| Edited by | Andrés Tambornino |
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| Distributed by | Mubi |
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Running time | 94 minutes[1] |
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| Language | Spanish |
The film had its world premiere in the Filmmakers of the Present section of the 79th Locarno Film Festival on August 8, 2026, where it won the Golden Leopard – Filmmakers of the Present.
Premise
Two inseparable cousins grow up over the course of 25 years in the Argentine Pampas.[2]
Production
Mubi co-financed the film alongside Impact Partners.[3][4]
Release
The film had its world premiere at the 79th Locarno Film Festival on August 8, 2026.[5] It will have its North American premiere at the 53rd Telluride Film Festival on September 5.[6]