Published on March 24, 2026
A spectacular year lies ahead for Eduard Fernández in 2024, marked of “Marco.” At 47, he has taken on two extremely different roles, both delivered with astonishing credibility. I recall the discovery of this actor on the big screen in “Los lobos de Washington,” where both professional critics and discerning audiences sensed that a remarkable talent had arrived in Spanish cinema. And indeed, they were right.
Fernández has excelled across various genres, regardless of whether the films themselves turned out to be well-received or not. Just a glance at his filmography, which includes titles such as “Smoking Room,” “En la ciudad,” “El método,” “Ficció,” “Alatriste,” “Tres días con la familia,” “Biutiful,” “Pa Negre,” “El niño,” “El hombre de las mil caras,” “Perfectos desconocidos,” “Todos lo saben,” and “Los renglones torcidos de Dios,” reveals the actor’s remarkable versatility. He seamlessly embodies his characters, often requiring minimal prosthetics to transform into a magnetic presence.
“Marco” exemplifies this extraordinary talent. With a few extra pounds, a different hairstyle, a tint, a mustache, and age-appropriate makeup, Fernández captivates audiences from the very first moment, holding their attention until the very end. This film tells the story of a con artist caught in his own deceit, and its greatest portrayal comes from another skilled performer whose truth emerges from the essential lies of acting. Therefore, the full title of the film is “Marco, the Invented Truth.”
This new masterpiece from Fernández comes under the direction of Garaño and Arregui, known for their previous works such as “Loreak,” “Handía,” and “La trinchera infinita.” May Eduard’s winning streak continue.