My Best Friend, an Argentine drama directed by Martín Deus. Released in French cinemas on March 27, 2019, this feature debut follows two teenagers in a small Patagonian town, navigating friendship, inner turmoil, and family secrets.
My Best Friend
Argentine film | 2018
Drama, romance, coming-of-age tale | Runtime: 1h30
Directed by Martín Deus
Starring Ángelo Mutti Spinetta, Lautaro Rodríguez, Mariana Anghileri and Guillermo Pfening
Original title: Mi mejor amigo
In My Best Friend, Lorenzo is a studious teenager living with his family in Patagonia. When his father agrees to host Caíto, the son of friends going through a rough patch, the household’s balance shifts. At first wary of the more secretive and impulsive boy, Lorenzo gradually grows closer to Caíto, unaware of the consequences this budding friendship will bring.
The film dives into adolescence, self-discovery, and the emotions that are hard to put into words. Through the relationship between Lorenzo and Caíto, Martín Deus explores identity formation, the weight of family silences, and how a single meeting can upend a daily life that seems steady.
Presented as part of Cannes Écrans Juniors during the Cannes Film Festival 2018, Mon Meilleur Ami had already been recognized before its French release. The film spotlights two young actors, Ángelo Mutti Spinetta and Lautaro Rodríguez, alongside Mariana Anghileri and Guillermo Pfening.
My Best Friend may appeal to viewers who enjoy coming-of-age tales, teen dramas, and stories centered on friendship, identity, and unspoken truths. The film isn’t aimed at those seeking a light comedy or a simple family story, as its plot rests on an intimate relationship and more nuanced emotional tensions.
Review of My Best Friend
My Best Friend is a film that plays it a bit shy when it comes to exploiting its story and its message, yet it earns points for rare honesty. Director Martin Deus conveys with clear precision the emotions Lorenzo experiences, as well as the discovery of his body and his sexuality, always approached with lightness and without any awkwardness. A film that thoughtfully plumbs the thorns of adolescence and the quest for a true identity.
The film suffers from no length issues, delivering each shot with coherence and a steady tempo. We follow the two protagonists and their friendship as if gliding a boat down a river: with gentleness and ease... Much like the stunning cinematography, which accompanies every scene as if it were almost inevitable, sharpening each character’s traits. A touching and heartbreakingly honest friendship to discover.
The trailer for Mon Meilleur Ami offers a glimpse of the atmosphere of this Argentine drama centered on Lorenzo and Caíto.
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