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San Sebastián New Directors Chilean Contender ‘Erratics,’ Blending Denis Lavant, Speculative Fiction and Ghost Cinema, Bows at San Sebastián

Variety September 21, 2026 10 views
San Sebastián New Directors Chilean Contender ‘Erratics,’ Blending Denis Lavant, Speculative Fiction and Ghost Cinema, Bows at San Sebastián

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Chilean Debut Feature "Erratics" Blends Genres at San Sebastián Festival

The San Sebastián International Film Festival's New Directors sidebar will see the world premiere of Chilean filmmaker Thomas Woodroffe's debut feature, "Erratics." The film merges elements of speculative fiction, ghost cinema, and Patagonian hauntology. The story follows the ghost of French filmmaker Lucien Castelnau, who has been trapped inside a Patagonian landscape for a century.

Patagonian Hauntology Meets French Filmmaker's Ghost in "Erratics"

Director Thomas Woodroffe's "Erratics" ("Bloques erráticos") weaves together a unique narrative that combines the haunting realms of speculative fiction, ghost cinema, and Patagonian hauntology. The film's world premiere will take place at the esteemed San Sebastián International Film Festival's New Directors section.

Thomas Woodroffe's "Erratics" Explores Ghostly Encounters in Patagonia

Chilean filmmaker Thomas Woodroffe's foray into feature-length cinema, "Erratics," finds its roots in the captivating landscapes of Patagonia. The film follows the spectral presence of French filmmaker Lucien Castelnau, who has been trapped in the region for a century. The New Directors sidebar at the San Sebastián International Film Festival will be the global stage for "Erratics" debut.

Thomas Woodroffe's "Erratics": A Journey through Speculative Fiction and Patagonian Mysteries

Chilean filmmaker Thomas Woodroffe's foray into the world of feature-length cinema, "Erratics," takes audiences on an intriguing journey through the captivating landscapes of Patagonia. The film's narrative intertwines elements of speculative fiction and the enigmatic realm of Patagonian mysteries, as it centers around the spectral presence of French filmmaker Lucien Castelnau, who has been bound to the region for a century.

Lucien Castelnau's Ghostly Encounter in "Erratics": A San Sebastián Premiere

Chilean filmmaker Thomas Woodroffe's foray into feature-length cinema, "Erratics," finds its roots in the captivating landscapes of Patagonia. The film follows the spectral presence of French filmmaker Lucien Castelnau, who has been trapped in the region for a century. This intriguing narrative will make its global debut at the esteemed San Sebastián International Film Festival's New Directors section.

Patagonian Mysteries and Speculative Fiction in "Erratics": A San Sebastián Showcase

Chilean filmmaker Thomas Woodroffe's foray into the world of feature-length cinema, "Erratics," takes audiences on an enthralling journey through the captivating landscapes of Patagonia. The film weaves together elements of speculative fiction and the enigmatic realm of Patagonian mysteries, as it centers around the spectral presence of French filmmaker Lucien Castelnau, who has been bound to the region for a century. This captivating narrative will be showcased at the prestigious San Sebastián International Film Festival's New Directors section.

<small>Source: Variety — read the original story there.</small>

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