# Marco, the Invented Truth

Marco, the Invented Truth (Spanish: Marco, la verdad inventada), or simply Marco, is a 2024 Spanish biographical thriller drama film directed by Aitor Arregi and Jon Garaño starring Eduard Fernández as Enric Marco alongside Nathalie Poza.

## Plot

Primarily set in Barcelona, the plot follows the life of CNT secretary general and imposter Enric Marco, who built himself a fake past as a Nazi concentration camp survivor, gaining public recognition and sympathy.

## Cast

* Eduard Fernández as Enric Marco
* Nathalie Poza as Laura
* Chani Martín [es] as Benito Bermejo [es]
* Sonia Almarcha as Clara
* Daniela Brown
* Fermí Reixach [es] as Pere
* Júlia Molins [es]
* Vicente Vergara as Gracia
* Jordi Rico as Santi
* Iñigo de la Iglesia as Gil

## Production

The screenplay was written by Aitor Arregi, Jon Garaño, Jorge Gil, and Jose Mari Goenaga. The film is an Irusoin, Moriarti, La verdad inventada AIE, Atresmedia Cine and Bteam Prods production, with participation and backing from ICAA, the Basque Government, Atresmedia, Movistar Plus+, and EiTB. It was lensed by Javier Agirre. Shooting locations included the Basque Country (Zarautz), Catalonia, Madrid, and Germany.

## Release

Marco had its world premiere in the Orizzonti section of the 81st Venice International Film Festival on 30 August 2024. Its festival run also included screenings at the 72nd San Sebastián International Film Festival, the 2024 BFI London Film Festival, and the 2024 Vancouver International Film Festival (for its North-American premiere). The film was released theatrically in Spain by BTeam Pictures on 8 November 2024. Film Factory acquired international sales rights.

## Reception

Marta Balaga of Cineuropa declared Marco to potentially be "one of the most watchable films at the Venice Film Festival this year" [being] "dynamic, twisted and blessed with the kind of performance by Eduard Fernández that should get him all the awards out there".
Andrea G. Bermejo of Cinemanía (also niece of Benito Bermejo) rated the film 4 out of 5 stars, writing that Eduard Fernández nails his performance.
In September 2024, the Academy of Cinematographic Arts and Sciences of Spain selected Marco for a shortlist of 3 films to determine their final submission for Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards.

## Accolades

| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result |
| 2024 | 30th Forqué Awards | Best Actor in a Film | Eduard Fernández | Won |
| 2025 | 12th Feroz Awards | Best Main Actor in a Film | Eduard Fernández | Won |
| 2025 | 12th Feroz Awards | Best Trailer | Omar Bermúdez, Carlos Berot | Nominated |
| 2025 | 4th Carmen Awards | Best Non-Andalusian Produced Film | Best Non-Andalusian Produced Film | Nominated |
| 2025 | 79th CEC Medals | Best Actor | Eduard Fernández | Won |
| 2025 | 79th CEC Medals | Best Editing | Maialen Sarasua Oliden | Nominated |
| 2025 | 39th Goya Awards | Best Director | Aitor Arregi, Jon Garaño | Nominated |
| 2025 | 39th Goya Awards | Best Original Screenplay | Aitor Arregi, Jon Garaño, Jorge Gil Munarriz, Jose Mari Goenaga | Nominated |
| 2025 | 39th Goya Awards | Best Actor | Eduard Fernández | Won |
| 2025 | 39th Goya Awards | Best Makeup and Hairstyles | Karmele Soler, Sergio Pérez Berbel & Nacho Díaz | Won |
| 2025 | 39th Goya Awards | Best Special Effects | Jon Serrano, Mariano García Marty, David Heras | Nominated |
| 2025 | 33rd Actors and Actresses Union Awards | Best Film Actor in a Leading Role | Eduard Fernández | Won |
| 2025 | 12th Platino Awards | Best Actor | Eduard Fernández | Pending |