The Illusion of an Everlasting Summer

The Illusion of an Everlasting Summer is a documentary drama that follows two cousins, Guillermina and Belinda, as they grow up in the Argentine pampas. Filmed over a period of twenty-five years, the story begins with the pair engaging in childhood fantasies and develops into an exploration of memory, womanhood, and the passage of time.

The film was directed and produced by Alessandra Sanguinetti, who also served as the photographer for the project. It is a joint production between the United States and Argentina, involving production companies MUBI, Impact Partners, and Everlasting Summer. The cast features the two central subjects, Guillermina Aranciaga and Belinda Stutz, along with Juana Falconet. Released on August 8, 2026, the film has a total runtime of 94 minutes.