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"Bodies of Summer": A Sci-Fi Saga Where Death is Just the Beginning

A Visionary Tale from Argentina Blends Immortality, Family, and Rebellion

A groundbreaking new science fiction film, "Bodies of Summer," is poised to redefine the genre with its haunting fusion of futuristic innovation and raw human emotion. Directed by Iván Fund, a filmmaker celebrated for his intellectually provocative storytelling, this is his third cinematic collaboration with writer Martín Felipe Castagnet—who also penned the novel the movie adapts.

Fund and Castagnet’s previous works, such as the critically acclaimed "Dusk Stone" and "The Message," have already left their mark on the festival circuit, earning accolades at Berlin and Venice. Now, their latest creation dives into a world where death is not the end—but merely a temporary inconvenience.

A Reckoning with Immortality

In this dystopian yet eerily plausible future, when a body fails, the mind is preserved as data before being transplanted into a new, borrowed vessel. The protagonist, Rana, awakens after a century in digital limbo—only to discover his son, now a frail elderly man, rejecting the very system that could grant him eternal life.

The son’s defiant choice to embrace natural death becomes a powerful rebellion against a society obsessed with cheating fate. The film masterfully weaves sci-fi spectacle with profound emotional weight, forcing audiences to confront existential questions: What does it mean to truly live? Can love survive the erosion of time?

A Duo Defining a New Era of Storytelling

Fund, known for his fearless thematic explorations ("The Lips" delves into human connection under duress), brings his signature depth to this narrative. Meanwhile, Castagnet, a burgeoning literary force in Latin America, sharpens the story with prose that is as incisive as it is imaginative.

Their partnership here feels like an inevitable evolution—one that pushes the boundaries of both cinema and speculative fiction.

Backed by a Powerhouse of Global Cinema

Produced by RT Features, Brazil’s most daring independent studio, "Bodies of Summer" marks another bold entry in their portfolio. Under the leadership of Rodrigo Teixeira, the company has built a reputation for championing unconventional, boundary-defying films from around the world. Their roster includes collaborations with visionaries like Kelly Reichardt, Ira Sachs, James Gray, and Luca Guadagnino—names synonymous with artistic audacity.

Teixeira’s influence extends beyond production; his company has been instrumental in bringing international cinema to the global stage, including Brazil’s first Portuguese-language Oscar winner for Best International Feature. With recent breakthroughs at Cannes and an ever-expanding slate of projects spanning from Argentina to Lebanon, RT Features continues to shape the future of film.

"Bodies of Summer" is more than just another sci-fi venture—it’s a statement. A meditation on mortality, legacy, and the indomitable spirit of humanity, even in an age where death itself is optional.

Coming soon to a screen near you.