Black Mandala’s latest cinematic venture, MAR.IA, directed by the talented duo Gabriel Grieco and Nicanor Loreti, has been making waves across the international film festival circuit. This sci-fi horror thriller delves into the haunting consequences of artificial intelligence, captivating audiences and critics alike. The film has not only participated in prestigious festivals such as Sitges in Spain, FrightFest in the UK, Trieste Science+Fiction Festival in Italy, and Night Visions in Finland, but it has also scooped several awards including BEST FILM at Buenos Aires Rojo Sangre, BEST DIRECTOR at CineFantasy in Brazil, and BEST PROJECT at Blood Window, Ventana Sur.

MAR.IA weaves a gripping narrative around Maria Black, portrayed by Sofia Gala Castiglione, a famed adult film star whose life takes a tragic turn following a severe accident in 2024. Presumed lost after her mysterious disappearance from the hospital, she shockingly reemerges in 2027, eager to reclaim her place in the limelight. However, her unexpected death on set leads to a scandalous cover-up by director Dario George, setting the stage for a riveting tale of revenge within the sinister depths of “The Metropolis Project.”

Its cast includes Malena Sanchez, Juan Palomino, and Andrea Rincón, and backed by the cinematographer Mariano Suárez alongside the eerie musical compositions of Diego Hensel, MAR.IA promises to explore the darker implications of technology and human ambition.