Finnish director Ari Aster visited Buenos Aires, engaging in a discussion with filmmaker Laura Casabé. The conversation, held at ArtHaus, centered on Casabé’s work adapting the horror stories of Argentinian author Mariana Enríquez for the screen. Aster, known for his own unsettling films, explored themes of familial trauma and inescapable pasts with Casabé. The discussion also touched upon the influence of Argentinian literary giant Jorge Luis Borges, particularly his use of labyrinthine structures and psychological tension. Aster highlighted the idea that one can never truly escape the influence of their family. The event provided insight into the creative processes of both directors and the growing prominence of Argentinian horror in international cinema.