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This week on Stanford Hispanic Broadcasting, we welcome two remarkable talents from Argentina — filmmaker Mateo Garimberti and actor Javier Kussrow — who join us to discuss their new film “No quieras olvidarme” (Remember Me Always), premiering in California at the Cinequest Film Festival.
The film begins with what seems like a familiar crime story, a classic noir premise in which a hotel manager is drawn into a dangerous obligation to protect a mysterious guest. But as the story unfolds, the film slowly transforms into something deeper and more dreamlike. What starts as a crime thriller evolves into a meditation on memory, the ghosts of the past, and the spaces within ourselves where unresolved stories linger.
Rather than relying on plot twists, Remember Me Always gradually dissolves the conventions of genre, blending elements of thriller, crime, fantasy, and contemplative drama. The result is a cinematic experience that is both visually striking and emotionally reflective — a film that invites audiences to feel its atmosphere as much as follow its story.
Director, screenwriter, and editor Mateo Garimberti, born in Buenos Aires in 1998, represents a new generation of Argentine filmmakers. His short film On the Rails screened at international festivals, including SFIndieFest and the Seattle Latino Film Festival. He also served as assistant director on the short film Damp, selected for the Official Selection at Sitges 2024. His latest short film, Family Rumor, is currently in distribution. With Remember Me Always, Garimberti makes his debut feature film — a project supported by the Mecenazgo Fund of the Ministry of Culture of the City of Buenos Aires and now premiering internationally at Cinequest.
Joining him in the conversation is actor Javier Kussrow, a versatile performer whose work spans film, theater, and physical performance. A graduate of the Metropolitan School of Dramatic Art in Buenos Aires, Kussrow has trained extensively in acting, movement, vocal technique, and clowning. His diverse artistic background brings a deep physical and emotional presence to his roles on stage and screen.
Together, Garimberti and Kussrow discuss the creative process behind the film, the challenges and possibilities of independent filmmaking in Argentina, and the ways cinema can explore memory, identity, and the lingering presence of the past.
Their collaboration reminds us that sometimes the most powerful stories are not about action, but about reflection, about the memories we carry, and the ones that refuse to disappear. We hope you enjoyed our show. Remember to leave a comment and to follow us on social media.
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