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Magic Farm Lands on MUBI: A Vivid Comedy About Faking It and Finding Connection. See Trailer
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Chloë Sevigny and Simon Rex lead a chaotic rural story with global flavor-streaming exclusively on MUBI
Image of Chloë Sevigny in Magic Farm: Courtesy of MUBI
A new indie comedy is turning heads with its bold mix of media satire, small-town chaos, and unexpected warmth. Magic Farm, the latest film from Amalia Ulman (El Planeta), premieres Friday, June 6, on MUBI. Set in rural Argentina, the film follows a well-meaning but clueless American documentary crew that stumbles into the wrong town — and stirs up much more than they expected.
The crew is on the hunt for their next viral hit when they decide to fabricate a local music trend. What starts as a stunt quickly unravels as the line between fiction and reality blurs, and a growing health crisis begins to loom over the town. It’s a mess — but the kind that reveals a lot about human nature and how we respond to each other when things fall apart.
Chloë Sevigny (The Girl from Plainville), Simon Rex (Red Rocket), and Alex Wolff (Hereditary) headline the cast, joined by Joe Appollonio and Camila del Campo. Together, they bring a chaotic energy to Ulman’s kaleidoscopic story — a blend of satire, cross-cultural misfires, and unexpected friendships.
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The film debuted at Berlinale and Sundance earlier this year, where it was praised for its vibrant aesthetic and surreal take on modern media. Ulman, an Argentinian filmmaker and multimedia artist, is known for blending fiction and documentary in unconventional ways. Magic Farm continues that thread, offering both absurd comedy and moments of quiet sincerity.
While the fake music trend may be played for laughs, Magic Farm taps into something deeper: what it means to tell a story, who gets to tell it, and what happens when the truth gets lost in the process. It’s a surreal ride, but also a sharp and timely reflection of how global media often gets it wrong — and how people adapt when the cameras turn off.
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