The Origin of Sadness

Negro is a dark film that portrays the light of its protagonist, Ortega, a meatpacking worker who finds in boxing the means to rebel against his boss's subservience. Ortega faces his last fight, the most important one, the one of honor, the one of life.

Leonardo Favio’s final years are captured through the eyes of his daughter in an intimate and revealing journey. As Favio recreates his masterpiece, Aniceto, remake of Este es el romance del Aniceto y la Francisca… Interviews between father and daughter unveil a rich story of creativity, legacy and deep relationship. In this documentary, the camera becomes a silent witness to the interaction between Favio and his daughter, offering a privileged look into the mind of the artist and the man behind the genius. The conversations span memories, reflections on art and life, exploring Favio’s duality as filmmaker and father.