My boyfriend El Fascista

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My boyfriend El Fascista

My boyfriend El Fascista

original title:

My boyfriend El Fascista

directed by:

cast:

Sadiel Gonzalez, Matthias Lintner

screenplay:

cinematography:

editing:

Ginés Olivares

production:

Helios Sustainable Films, Mariquitas Film, with the support of IDM Film Commission Südtirol

country:

Italy

year:

2025

film run:

95'

format:

colour

status:

Ready (05/04/2025)

festivals & awards:

  • Hot Docs 2025: World Showcase
  • Lovers Film Festival 2025: Fuori Concorso
  • Bolzano Film Festival Bozen 2025: Competition
  • Pordenone Docs Fest 2025: Competition

Set against the stunning backdrop of the Alps, My Boyfriend El Fascista tells the true story of Matthias, a left-wing filmmaker, and Sadiel, an idealistic Cuban activist with seemingly endless energy. As Sadiel grapples with disappointment towards communist Cuba, his ideological shift towards right-wing beliefs strains his relationship with Matthias, who tries to remain coherent about his progressive ideals. Through the lens of Matthias’s camera, this intimate portrait captures their evolving relationship, mirroring political turmoil and personal transformation.