Narciso

Narciso

For some, he's a figure of liberation; for others, a threat.

2026 · 101 min · ★ 10.0 · Drama, Mystery, Crime, Thriller

Paraguay, 1958. The charismatic Narciso returns from Buenos Aires with rock ’n’ roll in his veins. Under the suffocating military regime, his radio show becomes a music sensation and a symbol of freedom.

Directed by Marcelo Martinessi · Written by Marcelo Martinessi

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