May 2, 2026, 1:00 PM
|Quad Cinema
CIRCE
"Circe" is an Argentine psychological drama directed by Manuel Antín, based on Julio Cortázar’s short story, with the author co-writing the screenplay. Graciela Borges stars as Delia Mañara, a mysterious woman linked to the deaths of her former lovers.
TIME & LOCATION
May 2, 2026, 1:00 PM
Quad Cinema, 34 W 13th St, New York, NY 10011, USA
ABOUT THE EVENT
CIRCE
Manuel Antin (1964)
Argentina | Fiction | Duration: 80 minutes
Screening followed by Q&A with Maria Marta Antín
"Circe" is an Argentine suspense and psychological drama directed by Manuel Antín, based on the short story by Julio Cortázar, who co-wrote the screenplay with Antín and Héctor Grossi. The film stars Graciela Borges as Delia Mañara, a mysterious woman surrounded by the suspicious deaths of her former lovers. Set in Buenos Aires, the story explores the psychological tension between Delia and her third suitor, revealing themes of desire, suspicion, and moral ambiguity. Known for its oppressive atmosphere, careful composition, and character-focused storytelling, the film exemplifies Argentine auteur cinema of the 1960s. "Circe" connects literary adaptation and cinematic experimentation, reimagining the femme fatale archetype in a contemporary urban setting. The cast also includes Alberto Argibay, Raúl Aubel, Walter Vidarte, and Sergio Renán. The film was recognized internationally, entering the 14th Berlin…