2010 | Color | 52 min These are stories of encounters and separations at a border wall that divides families, friends and lovers, keeping them from touching and kissing each other. In some cases, the wall does not obstruct human contact, while in others it is a metaphor of division in human relationships. Country: México Direction: Pablos; David Production: Novelo; Verónica Photography: Viveros; Hatuey Sound: Lira; Rodrigo Music: Ayhllón; Carlo Participation year at FICM: 2010
2010 | Color | 52 min These are stories of encounters and separations at a border wall that divides families, friends and lovers, keeping them from touching and kissing each other. In some cases, the wall does not obstruct human contact, while in others it is a metaphor of division in human relationships. Country: México Direction: Pablos; David Production: Novelo; Verónica Photography: Viveros; Hatuey Sound: Lira; Rodrigo Music: Ayhllón; Carlo Participation year at FICM: 2010
En el camino “Veneno” is a young man who frequents remote roadside diners, where he hooks up with truck drivers. There, he meets “Muñeco,” a lonely driver struggling with alcoholism and drug addic- tion. As they travel together and grow closer on the road, they begin selling drugs—and an un- likely romance begins. Everything changes when people from Veneno’s past reappear, putting both of their lives at risk. See More
El baile de los 41 In November 1901, the police illegally raided a private home in Mexico City where a high-society party was under way. Nineteen guests were dressed in “feminine” clothing, including the son-in-law of the Mexican president. It was the first time that homosexuality was openly discussed in the national press, and the scandal remains famous to this day. See More
The Chosen Ones Sofia, age 14, is in love with Ulises. But it is for that very reason, and in spite of him, that she becomes a victim of a prostitution ring. In order to rescue her, Ulises will have to replace her with another girl… See More
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