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Marcelo Martinessi

Director de cine paraguayo, realizador de la película Narciso.

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Culture - May 20, 2026, 8:36 PMKevin Spacey reappears in Cannes as Paraguay's film industry advances

Actor Kevin Spacey, sidelined from Hollywood after sexual assault allegations, walked the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival. Meanwhile, in Paraguay, Marcelo Martinessi's film 'Narciso' gets special screenings in Asunción and the INAP opens a call for competitive audiovisual funds.

World - May 19, 2026, 3:26 PMCine de Barrio Screens 'Narciso' with English Subtitles and INAP Opens Audiovisual Funding Calls

Cine de Barrio in Asunción will hold two special screenings of the Paraguayan film 'Narciso' by Marcelo Martinessi on Thursday (May 21), with English subtitles for international audiences. Meanwhile, the Paraguayan National Audiovisual Institute (INAP) has opened applications for the 2026 Competitive Funds, totaling G. 3,906 million for seven audiovisual projects.