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Flash Forward, 2025

The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo

신비로운 플라밍고의 눈빛La misteriosa mirada del flamenco

Director Diego CÉSPEDES

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In a desolate mining town in 1980s Chile, a small bar—the only refuge for local laborers—hosts performances by gay and transgender artists. One day, a mysterious disease begins to spread, said to be transmitted through a mere glance. Fear and hatred quickly descend upon the performers, who become scapegoats. This barren setting symbolizes Chile under dictatorship, a time marked by repression and a lack of information and prevention surrounding AIDS. Director Diego Céspedes skillfully blends genres—social and political tragedy, musical, western, and fairytale—to create a truly unique work. At the heart of the story is 11-year-old Lidia, who is growing up within a warm queer family. She fills her imaginary world with characters named after animals like ‘Boa,’ ‘Lioness,’ and ‘Piranha,’ all centered around Flamingo—her beautiful, transgender cabaret artist mother. These characters, all transgender cabaret performers, are whimsical, spirited, and deeply moving. Reminiscent of Pedro Almodóvar’s films, this stunning debut feature illustrates how love and familial bonds can transcend gender, flowing freely and defiantly.

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Screenings3

Sat, 09/20

13:3015:45

CGV Centum City 6

198Guest Q&AKE, Korean subtitles + English subtitles or English dialogue

Sun, 09/21

09:0011:15

CGV Centum City 5

276Guest Q&AKE, Korean subtitles + English subtitles or English dialogue

Thu, 09/25

11:0012:50

LOTTE CINEMA Centum City 5

601KE, Korean subtitles + English subtitles or English dialogue

Film details

Director: Diego CÉSPEDES
Original title: La misteriosa mirada del flamenco
Country/Region: Chile, France, Germany, Spain, Belgium
Year: 2025
Length: 110min
Section: Flash Forward
Edition: Busan International Film Festival 2025, No. 30
Original language: Spanish
Format: DCP, Color
Selection: Official selection
Elsewhere: Festival page Letterboxd IMDb Wikidata TMDB Douban

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Diego CÉSPEDES

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Director: Diego CÉSPEDES
Producer: Giancarlo NASI
Cast: Tamara CORTÉS, Matías CATALÁN, Paula DINAMARCA, Claudia CABEZAS, Luis DUBÓ
Screenplay: Diego CÉSPEDES
Cinematography: Angello FACCINI RUEDA
Editing: Martial SALOMON
Music: Florencia DI CONCILIO
Production company: Don Quijote Films, Les Valseurs, Weydemann Bros. Film, Irusoin, Wrong Men
World sales: Charades

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