A Ballerina, a Diplomat, and a Castro-Backed Coup: The Untold Story of Margot Fonteyn’s Dramatic Love Life
Tito, Margot & Me reveals the shocking true story of Margot Fonteyn’s love affair with diplomat Tito Arias, a romance entangled with political intrigue and a Castro-backed coup.
Forget fairy tales.
This real-life love story of ballerina Margot Fonteyn and diplomat Tito Arias is more thrilling than any fiction.
The film, Panama’s official Oscar® submission, pulls back the curtain on a romance brimming with passion, political intrigue, and near-tragedy.
Tito, Margot & Me: A True Story of Passion and Politics
Imagine: a world-renowned ballerina falls for a charismatic diplomat, only to be swept into a whirlwind of infidelities, international politics, and a violent coup attempt orchestrated by Fidel Castro.
This isn’t a movie script; it’s the astonishing true story of Margot Fonteyn and Tito Arias.
This captivating documentary, directed by Tito’s niece Mercedes Arias and Delfina Vidal, uses a treasure trove of found footage, intimate letters, personal photos, and poignant excerpts from Fonteyn’s autobiography to paint a vivid and deeply personal portrait of their tumultuous relationship.
From their initial fateful meeting to the devastating events that ultimately left Tito paralyzed, Tito, Margot & Me explores the depths of their enduring love in the face of extraordinary, often perilous, circumstances.
Why You’ll Love the Film:
- Political Intrigue at the Highest Levels: Uncover the hidden connections to international politics and the attempted coup that irrevocably changed their lives. This isn’t just a personal story; it’s a slice of history.
- A Love That Transcended All: Witness the enduring and complex love between Margot and Tito, a bond that defied infidelity, political upheaval, and unimaginable hardship.
- An Untold Story Finally Revealed: Delve into personal archives and witness never-before-seen materials, uncovering the secrets of this fascinating real-life drama. This documentary offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of two remarkable individuals.
Own a Piece of History: Panama’s Official OSCAR® Submission
Don’t miss this opportunity to own Tito, Margot & Me on DVD and experience this incredible true story for yourself.
Tito, Margot & Me is more than just a documentary; it’s an experience.
It’s a chance to witness a love story for the ages, set against a backdrop of global events.
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Tito, Margot & Me
IndiePix Films
Not Rated
Release Date 1/28/25
Synopsis
The love story of world-renowned ballerina Margot Fonteyn and international diplomat Roberto “Tito” Arias transcend fame, infidelities, an attempted coup d’état backed by Fidel Castro, and five close-range shots that left him permanently paralyzed.
When they first met, she was an unknown dancer, and he was the first son of Panama who was studying law at Cambridge.
Sixteen years later they met again.
She was a world-renowned ballerina, and he was a married international diplomat.
Such began the romance of Margot Fonteyn and Roberto “Tito” Arias – a love story that would transcend fame, infidelities, an attempted coup d’état backed by Fidel Castro, and five close-range shots that left him permanently paralyzed.
Mercedes Arias, the niece of Tito and Margot, delves into the untold past to uncover found footage, letters, photos and accounts from Fonteyn’s autobiography that reveal a fascinating real life tale of political intrigue and undying passion.
Director
Mercedes Arias
Delfina Vidal
Producer
Luis Pacheco
Cast
Maruja Herrera
Valentino Zucchetti
Genre
Documentary
Language
Spanish with English Subtitles
Official Trailer: Tito, Margot & Me
Movie
Tito, Margot & Me DVD (arv $24.95)
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