Synopsis

We distinguish a lie from a «real fact», because it doesn’t live beyond consciousness: it’s completely imaginary. However, how to think about those lies that have an effect on reality and become “more real than the real thing”? Identity and Simulacrum is a test trip and documentary that follows the question: What dangers, powers and paradoxes has the indistinction between truth and lie? Addressing conflicting visions, vital testimonies and through a historical, philosophical and aesthetic perspective, the documentary covers fake news, the relationship between paranoia, fantasy and politics, non-binary identities, drag performance and fiction; building a complex story about fantasy, imagination and creation in our time.

Team

• Daniela

  Céspedes

  Director and producer
• Florencia

  Dupont

  Director and Producer

Technical Info

Format: 4K
Duration: 5 x 45min.
Country: Chile
Directors: Daniela Céspedes and Florencia Dupont
Producers: Florencia Dupont and Daniela Céspedes
Company Producers: Fundación Pliegue and Santiago Independiente
Web: www.santiagoindependiente.cl

Awards and Official Selections

Winner Pitch TAL – Series. FIDBA #LINK 2020