Javier Mariscal

The renowned designer, artist and director Javier Mariscal reveals at Animac, for the first time to the audience, his new animation film project, co-directed, like Chico y Rita, with Fernando Trueba. They Shot the Piano Player is an animated documentary closely linked to music, with thriller elements and Mariscal’s colourful and unmistakable visuals. The film is based on the true story of the Brazilian pianist Tenório Jr., who disappeared in Buenos Aires in 1976 after a performance. Mariscal and Juan Carlos Concha, animation technical director for the film, will show us some images and something of the creative process.