The Aura

Fabián Bielinsky’s final film The Aura (2005) marked his second and tragically last collaboration with Argentine star Ricardo Darín before the director’s untimely death at age 47. Following their success with Nine Queens, this psychological thriller follows an epileptic taxidermist who becomes entangled in a casino heist after accidentally killing a man during a hunting trip. The film showcases Bielinsky’s masterful direction and Darín’s nuanced performance in what would become one of Argentine cinema’s most compelling neo-noir entries. Join us—Pete Wright and Andy Nelson—as we return to our Ricardo Darín series with a conversation about The Aura.

 

Pete and Andy explore how Bielinsky crafted the film’s unique perspective, particularly through the protagonist’s epileptic seizures. The hosts discuss the innovative—Hold on there! This is currently only available for members. It’ll be available to everyone else soon, but why not become a member so you can listen to it now? We’d love it if you became a member to support our show, but you’d love it because of everything you get. We have monthly member bonus episodes that only members can access. You also get access to members-only Discord channels, and early ad-free releases for every episode. Plus, you get to vote on the movies we discuss in our members only episodes! What can we say? It pays to be a member. Learn more about supporting The Next Reel film podcast through your own membership — visit TruStory FM.