Manuel Lamas

Act of Violence Upon a Young Journalist is a film shot in 1988 and released on VHS in 1989; a mysterious cult work of Uruguayan cinema surrounded by strange theories about Manuel Lamas, its unknown creator. Until now.

Blanca, a brilliant young journalist who is writing a thesis on violence, is unaware that a psychopathic killer is on her trail.

This film aims to warn, ironically, about the potential “pitfalls” of seduction and deception, without any pejorative intent.

An orchestra conductor meets a paralyzed woman who has an extraordinary voice. They fall in love, but obstacles arise that hinder their relationship.

The film "Estoy por casarme" (1991), directed by Manuel Lamas, is a romantic comedy set in the resort town of Piriápolis. The plot revolves around the comical trials and tribulations of a couple preparing for their wedding, encountering typical comedic mishaps and misunderstandings associated with nuptial preparations. The movie features performances by Blanca Giménez and Vittorio Maganza, who play the engaged couple, offering a light and entertaining look at the dilemmas and dynamics of a relationship on the verge of marriage.