Set in the early twentieth century, the film Medardo takes us to learn about personal details of the interesting and yet short life of Guayaquilean poet Medardo Ángel Silva: his poetry, full of passion and depth, his attraction towards death, his unrequited love for Rosita, his conflict with a hypocritical and conservative society, and his suicide full of mystery.
Based on a true story and filmed in the city of Guayaquil and surrounding areas, Medardo is another example of what Ecuadorian talent is capable of. Through this movie the world will be able to know about the life and work of this important figure.
