Leonardo Mecchi

Leonardo Mecchi, honestly, is one of those names you hear floating around the indie film circuit, and for good reason. The guy’s got his fingerprints all over some seriously potent cinema—stuff that doesn’t just flicker and disappear, but kind of lingers in your brain way after the credits roll. Take “A Febre” from 2019. That movie? It’s this slow-burn fever dream set in the sweltering Amazon, following a security guard named Justino who’s caught between the city and the jungle, tradition and the grind of modern life. There’s this sense of unease, you know, like he’s haunted by something ancient and invisible, and Mecchi really nails that creeping atmosphere. Then there’s “Los Silencios” from 2018. Now, that one’s a whole different vibe—super haunting, but in this beautifully quiet way. The plot centers on a woman and her kids running from Colombia’s conflict, hiding out on this mysterious island where the living and the dead aren’t as separate as you’d think. There’s grief, there’s magic realism, and Mecchi’s touch is subtle but unmistakable. And hey, don’t sleep on “A Melhor Mãe do Mundo,” which is set for a 2025 release. Details are still kinda hush-hush, but with Mecchi involved, you can bet it’s not gonna be your run-of-the-mill family drama. If his past work is anything to go by, expect something raw, maybe even a little weird, but always honest.