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In 1958 Paraguay, a charismatic former farmer returns from Buenos Aires with rock ’n’ roll and becomes a radio sensation under a military regime.

In Asunción in 1958, Narciso, played by Diro Romero, returns from Buenos Aires to his home country of Paraguay. The former farmer has brought rock ’n’ roll with him, music he came to know in Argentina, and introduces the people around him to it. A good dancer, he awakens desire in both women and men. He starts working in radio and, with his own rock-’n’-roll programme on Radio Capital, becomes a local celebrity. Paraguay is under a military dictatorship, where fear and repression shape daily life. The cast also includes Manuel Cuenca as Lulu, Margarita Irún as Goya, Arturo Fleitas as Dracula, Nahuel Pérez Biscayart as Mr. Wesson and Mona Martínez as Nenucha.

Based on novel

Story written by Evenitto from TMDB, Wikipedia and the cinemas' notes

Trailer

Official trailer · TMDBYouTube

Cast and crew

  • Diro Romeroas Narciso
  • Manuel Cuencaas Lulu
  • Margarita Irúnas Goya
  • Arturo Fleitasas Dracula
  • Nahuel Pérez Biscayartas Mr. Wesson
  • Mona Martínezas Nenucha
  • Aníbal Ortíz
  • Natalia Cálcena
  • Belén Vierci
  • Alberto Sánchez
  • Liz Fernández Casabianca
  • Florencia Boccia

Photos: TMDB

Director
Marcelo Martinessi
Written by
Marcelo Martinessi, Guido Rodríguez Alcalá
Countries
Germany, Brazil, Spain, France, Portugal
Studios
La Babosa Cine, Pandora Film, Esquina Filmes, BTeam Pictures, La Fabrica Nocturna Cinéma, Oublaum Filmes, Bocacha Films, Guay Films

Good to know

Running time
1 hour 41 minutes
Language
English, GN, Spanish
In Dutch cinemas
From 28 November 2026

Questions

How long is Narciso?

1 hour 41 minutes. Most cinemas add 15 to 20 minutes of trailers first, so plan for about 2 hours 1 minute.

What language is Narciso in?

Narciso is in English, GN and Spanish. A foreign-language film normally plays in its original version with Dutch subtitles.

Who is in Narciso?

Diro Romero plays Narciso, with Manuel Cuenca, Margarita Irún, Arturo Fleitas, Nahuel Pérez Biscayart and Mona Martínez.

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