The River Train
2026 upcoming Argentine film
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The River Train (Spanish: El tren fluvial) is a 2026 Argentine coming‑of‑age drama film directed by Lorenzo Ferro and Lucas A. Vignale. The film stars Milo Barría, alongside Rita Pauls, Mariano Barría, Fabián Casas, and Lucrecia Pazos. It follows a nine-year-old boy living in a rural Argentine village who dreams of escaping to the city of Buenos Aires by train.[1]
Lucas A. Vignale
Lucas A. Vignale
Valentine Torre
Casiana Vera
| The River Train | |
|---|---|
| Spanish | El Tren Fluvial |
| Directed by | Lorenzo Ferro Lucas A. Vignale |
| Written by | Lorenzo Ferro Lucas A. Vignale |
| Produced by | Tomás Grandio Valentine Torre Casiana Vera |
| Starring | Milo Barria Rita Pauls Mariano Barria Lucrecia Pazos Mailén Barria Fabián Casas |
| Cinematography | Thomas Gringberg |
| Edited by | Andres Medina Lucas A. Vignale |
Production companies | Cinco Rayos Primo (co-production) |
Release dates |
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Running time | 75 minutes |
| Country | Argentina |
| Language | Spanish |
The film had its world premiere at the 76th Berlin International Film Festival in February 16 2026, where it screened in the Perspectives section, a program dedicated to debut feature films. It was produced by Tomás Grandio, Valentine Torre, and Casiana Vera for the Argentine production company Cinco Rayos.[2][3] The film was later released in the United States on April 13, 2026, by ND/NF.
This was Vignale’s only film, as he died in a helicopter collision on June 14, 2026.[4]
Plot
Cast
Production
The River Train was written and directed by Argentine filmmakers Lorenzo Ferro and Lucas A. Vignale, making it their feature film directorial debut. Principal photography took place in Argentina, including in Buenos Aires, Tandil, and along the General Guido‑Divisadero de Pinamar railway line. The film was produced by Cinco Rayos and co‑produced by Primo Content, with support from patron and art collector Amalia Amoedo.[3][9]
Reception
Critical response
As of March 2026, the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes lists five critic reviews for the film, all of which are positive.[10] Nadia Dalimonte described the film as “an incredibly singular feature film debut” and “a quietly adventurous portrait of boyhood.”[11]
