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Short Films from Colombia, Spain, and Mexico
This Official Selection of Short Films will feature compelling works from Colombia, Spain, and Mexico, showcasing diverse narratives that explore cultural identity, social issues, and artistic expression. Each film offers a unique perspective, reflecting the rich storytelling traditions of these countries.
Wingless / Sin alas (Colombia, 2023, 3 min.)
Directed by Juliana Rios Martinez
Synopsis:
Sin Alas is an experimental animation project that reflects, through painting, the importance of education in rural areas, especially for the female population. This animated fiction is created using two-dimensional stop-motion, incorporating oil-on-glass animation and replacement animation.
Isla without Roof / Isla sin techo (Spain, 2023, 7 min.)
Directed by Sebastian Feldman
Synopsis:
Emilio, a newly graduated civil guard, arrives in Ibiza to begin his training. However, he faces a crisis that overwhelms him. He struggles to maintain appearances, finding himself trapped in a conflict that challenges his principles and reality, oscillating between duty and disillusionment with the very system he is supposed to protect.
I still destroy you / Aun te destruyo (México, 2023, 25 min.)
Directed by Raúl A. Rodríguez
Synopsis:
Six years after his brother's suicide, Joaquin returns from self-imposed exile to confront the life he left behind with a new, unfortunate reality
Tigers / Tigres (Colombia, 2023, 22 min.)
Directed by Alfredo Marimon Carcamo
Synopsis:
Trapped in the midst of a spiral of violence, a pair of brothers confront each other. Realizing that their views on the value of life are opposite, their relationship shatters. Idier will commit his first murder, and Luis closes the doors of home forever.
Violent Drive / Manejar violento (Mexico, 2023, 7 min.)
Directed by Billay McHan
Synopsis:
Two friends, Memo and Carlos, begin a conversation about the loneliness and existential conflicts that Memo is experiencing. Carlos will find a way to show him that he is by his side, even if it means facing death.
Original Copy / Copia original (Spain, 2023, 19 min.)
Directed by Greg Zinger
Synopsis:
A talented young Peruvian pianist is offered her dream career with a renowned orchestra in Madrid, but she must first resolve a bureaucratic impasse to obtain her residency visa.
Bogotá Story / Historia de Bogotá (Colombia, 2023, 15 min.)
Directed by Esteban Pedraza
Synopsis:
Pilar, a young mother in Bogotá, receives an internship opportunity in the U.S., but her husband is unwilling to leave the country. In 1992, as Colombia faces an era of narco-violence and power outages, Pilar must choose between supporting her family or pursuing her professional dream
Carrion / Carroña (Spain, 2023, 14 min.)
Directed by Elías Pérez
Synopsis:
Diego, the owner of a television station, finds himself thirsty in the middle of a desert. Desperate, he struggles to find water, and his journey reveals the reasons that have led him to this extreme situation.
NEA (Colombia, 2024, 21 min.)
Directed by Alex Ulises
Synopsis:
In this surreal film featuring first-time actors, a hot-headed taxi driver and henchman in Medellín is enlisted to repair his boss's AC at five in the morning. After an endless night, his determination is tested through a series of trials and tribulations the city throws his way, leading him to question his work, himself, and his role in society.
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LocationSIFF Film Center (View)
305 Harrison St
Seattle, WA 98109
United States
Categories
| Minimum Age: 17 |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: Yes! |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
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