Synopsis: A group of people, a topic for debate—the detention of a professional seducer—and Virginia García del Pino’s ever-watchful camera. Scam Romance is the culmination of these three elements, a live film in which the initial premise allows for a collective reflection on infatuations, romanticism, and other facets of the human heart. Shot over two weekends at the Cineteca de Madrid, the film updates and reformulates Pasolini’s inquiry into love to address relationships in the era of Tinder and Instagram, in a blend of sociology, anthropology, and cinema centered around the figure of that Casanova.

Technical details:

Director: Virginia García del Pino
Producers: Jorge Caballero, Mario Madueño, Fernando Franco
Duration: 75 min
Year: 2023
Festivals: Valladolid International Film Week (Seminci), Seville European Film Festival, Madrid International Film Festival (Márgenes), Gijón/Xixón International Film Festival, Bilbao International Documentary and Short Film Festival (Zinebi).
Project financed with the support of the Institute of Cinematography and Audiovisual Arts (ICAA).