Tito, Margot and Me
(Tito, Margot Y Yo)
Mercedes Arias, Delfina Vidal | Documentary
2022 | 93 minutes | Panama, Colombia
The love story between the British ballerina Margot Fonteyn and her husband, the charismatic Panamanian diplomat Tito Arias.
Synopsis
A cinematic portrait unfolds of the larger-than-life love story between Panamanian diplomat Tito Arias and renowned dancer Dame Margot Fonteyn. This biographical documentary skillfully intertwines interviews, archival footage, personal correspondence, nostalgic photographs, poignant dance sequences, and excerpts from Fonteyn’s autobiography. It illuminates their enduring bond amidst familial trials, political pressures, and profound love. Their journey, veiled in fame, infidelities, a coup attempt supported by Fidel Castro, and an assault that rendered Tito Arias quadriplegic, emerges as a captivating narrative of resilience and devotion.
Reviews
"Directors Mercedes Arias and Delfina Vidal have reconvened to relay the fascinating tale of Panamanian politico Tito Arias – the director’s first cousin once removed – and his wife, renowned ballerina Dame Margot Fonteyn." — Holly Jones, Variety
"An intimate look at the life of the lady of the British Empire and first ballerina of the Royal Ballet and her Central American diplomat husband, who was the son of a Panamanian president. The filmmakers took a journey through the visible past and at the same time imaginary, in search of the meaning and the signifier of love for this couple that remained united for more than three decades, accompanied by the last testimonies that validated their perspective of it history." — Cinema Tropical
"The track of the closest witnesses of the relationship between Arias and Fonteyn and, beyond the show business, discovers a story full of grays, conspiracies, and tragedy. A biographical documentary, a political drama, and a tribute to dance." — Ibermedia
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Main credits
Arias, Mercedes (film director)
Arias, Mercedes (screenwriter)
Arias, Mercedes (film producer)
Vidal, Delfina (film director)
Vidal, Delfina (screenwriter)
Vidal, Delfina (film producer)
Grössl, Joaneska (screenwriter)
Other credits
Cinematography, Alexandra Henao; editing, Juan Quirós, Carlos Revelo, Avilo Montenegro; music, Leonardo Durham.
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Pragda subjects
Biography
Central America
Dance + Performing Arts
Family
History
International Relations
Latin American Studies
Political Science
Women
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Festivals
IFFP Panama International Film Festival; Havana Film Festival New York; ACAMPADOC International Documentary Film Festival
DIRECTOR: Mercedes Arias, Delfina Vidal
NATIONALITY: Panama, Colombia
YEAR: 2022
GENRE: Documentary
LANGUAGE: Spanish; English
COLOR / B&W: Color
GRADE LEVEL: Middle School, High School, College, Adult
SUBTITLE/CC: AVAILABLE
AUDIO DESCRIPTION: NOT AVAILABLE
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