Program Note

Rapper Shiro resembles Cyrano, who hides his identity and ghostwrites love letters. Shiro has a crush on Panache, a rapper who excels in rap battles, and he borrows another man's name to send her voice messages. The letters, written in an altered voice, are filled with rhymes professing their love. Meanwhile, their hometown of Buenos Aires is torn apart by state violence. The friends resist, but fate doesn't wait for them. The Argentinian hip-hop musical Panache features powerful music, cinematography, and editing. The energetic narrative of misfortune drives the classic atmosphere. (Nam Sunwoo)