El puma
- Marcela Said
- 2025
Ema and Borja live on the shores of the remote Lake Pirihueico, in southern Chile, a place as fascinating as it is dangerous. Since the drowning of their son, they have led separate lives: while she seeks comfort in Daniel, who helps her search for her child’s body, Borja finds refuge in alcohol, violence, and firearms. The visit of an old friend of the couple, Alex, seems like a good opportunity for them to momentarily forget the tragedy. But Borja has prepared a surprise for his friend: he invites him on a puma hunt in the mountains—and hires Ema’s lover to guide them.
Direction: Marcela Said
Marcela Said (Santiago de Chile, 1972) is a renowned film director and documentarian. She began her career directing documentaries, including “Valparaíso” (1999) and “I Love Pinochet” (2001). In 2006, she co-directed “Opus Dei, una cruzada silenciosa”, which sparked considerable controversy in Chile after its release.
In 2011, her documentary “El Mocito” was selected for the Berlinale. In 2013, she presented her first fiction feature film, “El verano de los peces voladores” (“The Summer of Flying Fish”), at the Directors’ Fortnight of the Cannes Film Festival. In 2017, she premiered her second fiction feature, “Los Perros” (“The Dogs”), at the Cannes Critics’ Week. She has also directed several episodes of TV series, including “Narcos” and “Lupin” (Netflix).
Marcela Said has received numerous awards at film festivals, such as the Horizontes Award at the San Sebastián Film Festival, as well as accolades at the Biarritz Film Festival, the Stockholm Film Festival, and the Kolkata Film Festival, among others. Her career in both documentary and fiction filmmaking has been widely acclaimed by critics, solidifying her reputation as a leading Chilean director.
In 2011, her documentary “El Mocito” was selected for the Berlinale. In 2013, she presented her first fiction feature film, “El verano de los peces voladores” (“The Summer of Flying Fish”), at the Directors’ Fortnight of the Cannes Film Festival. In 2017, she premiered her second fiction feature, “Los Perros” (“The Dogs”), at the Cannes Critics’ Week. She has also directed several episodes of TV series, including “Narcos” and “Lupin” (Netflix).
Marcela Said has received numerous awards at film festivals, such as the Horizontes Award at the San Sebastián Film Festival, as well as accolades at the Biarritz Film Festival, the Stockholm Film Festival, and the Kolkata Film Festival, among others. Her career in both documentary and fiction filmmaking has been widely acclaimed by critics, solidifying her reputation as a leading Chilean director.
DATA SHEET
- Direction: Marcela Said
- Script: Marcela Said, Gonzalo Maza
- Production companies: Wood Producciones, Haut et Court, Fasten Films
- Countries: Chile, France, Spain
- International sales: Protagonist Pictures
- Cast: Antonia Zegers, Luis Tosar, Roger Casamajor, Gastón Salgado
- Production: Alejandra García, Andrés Wood, Carole Scotta, Barbara Letellier, Elliot Khayat, Adrià Monés
- Executive production: Javiera Palma, Claudia Romero
- Director of photography: George Lechaptois
- Art director: Francisca Correa
- Editing: Jean de Certeau
- Composer: Clara Aguilar
- Costumes: Carola Espina
- Make-up: Víctor Núñez
- Sound design: Laura Díez
- Year: 2025
- Genre: Drama with elements of psychological thriller
- Format: Feature Film
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