Magic Farm is a 2025 absurdist comedy film written and directed by Amalia Ulman. The story follows a misdirected American documentary crew that ends up in the wrong town in rural Argentina while attempting to profile a local musician. As they collaborate with locals to fabricate a new music trend, unexpected relationships form amid an unacknowledged health crisis. The film satirizes media culture and also highlights cultural misunderstanding and human connection.
Movie Title: Magic Farm
Movie Title: Magic Farm
Year of Release: 2025
Date of Release: April 25, 2025 (United States)
Director: Amalia Ulman
Writer: Amalia Ulman
Producers: Alex Hughes, Eugene Kotlyarenko, Riccardo Maddalosso
Production Companies: Spacemaker Productions, MUBI, Tango Entertainment, REI Cinema, Icki Eneo Arlo
Distributor: MUBI
Cast and Roles:
- Chloë Sevigny as Edna
- Alex Wolff as Jeff
- Simon Rex as Dave
- Joe Apollonio as Justin
- Camila del Campo as Manchi
- Valeria Lois as Popa
- Guillermo Jacubowicz as Recepcionista
- Amalia Ulman as Elena
Running Time: 93 minutes
Age Rating: Not yet rated
Countries: Argentina, United States
Languages: English, Spanish
Genres: Absurdist Comedy, Satire
Music: Burke Battelle
Cinematography: Carlos Rigo Belliver
Editing: Arturo Sosa
Note:
Magic Farm premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival on January 26, 2025, and was subsequently showcased at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival.
