Naishtat's 'Glaxo' Charts Argentina's Loss of Innocence in New Drama
Director Benjamín Naishtat's upcoming film 'Glaxo' explores Argentina's historical loss of innocence, rooted in the 1950s dictatorship. The film, set in Argentina but shot in Brazil, will screen at Toronto and San Sebastián. Naishtat also voiced concern about the current state of Argentina's film industry.
The drama stars Lali Espósito and was produced by a Brazilian company alongside an Argentine partner. Although the narrative unfolds in Argentina, the shoot took place in Brazil. The film is slated to debut at both the Toronto and San Sebastián festivals.
Naishtat, who previously directed 'Rojo', uses the story to examine a national moral decline that traces back to mid-20th-century authoritarian rule. He also voiced alarm about the precarious future of Argentina's filmmaking legacy.
The film's international exposure could spotlight the challenges facing Argentina's creative sector. By linking historical trauma to modern institutional fragility, Naishtat's commentary may galvanize public debate about cultural funding. Audiences in Argentina and abroad might find the narrative's themes of systemic impunity particularly resonant, potentially influencing how the country's cinematic heritage is valued and preserved.