Malta

2024 | Color | 97:21

Mariana, a young Colombian woman navigating the challenges of adulthood, tries to earn a living at a call center, studies German, and grapples with a dysfunctional family. As she daydreams of escaping her day-to-day reality by traveling the world, especially to the island of Malta, an incipient relationship with a goofy classmate compels her to confront the true motives behind her desire to leave.

Country: Argentina, Colombia, Noruega
Direction: Santa; Natalia
Script: Santa; Natalia
Production: Fernandes; Kiran
Photography: Herrera; Iván
Sound: Gorriti; Maximiliano
Cast:Piñeres; Estefanía, Tamayo; Patricia, Restrepo; Emmanuel, Badillo; Cesar, Castellanos;: Lorena, Cremonesi; Diego, Cuellar; Raúl, Herrera; Iván, Jung; Nina
Art direction: Diego; Lucía
Participation year at FICM: 2024

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