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TRALOVENTO Arrives at FICM With a Reflection On Territory, Renewable Energy, and Grief

Brisa Naomi R. L.

s part of the activities at the 24th Morelia International Film Festival (FICM), Tralovento—a feature film by filmmaker Eloy Domínguez Serén—was presented. The work delves deeply into the tension between the concept of economic development and the environmental impact of renewable energy.

During the event, Domínguez Serén explained that the film is structured around two main axes: one emotional and the other political. The first explores grief and the difficulty of coming to terms with the absence of a loved one, posing the question of how to make peace with someone who is no longer there. The second is set in the interior of Galicia, a region currently embroiled in controversies surrounding the expansion of wind farms.

To craft this portrait, the filmmaker engaged local residents—including people from his own community—whose experiences and perspectives helped represent the various, often conflicting, stances held by the local population regarding these projects.

In a discussion with the audience, the director clarified that the film does not oppose renewable energy itself, but rather invites a critical look at how it is implemented. “It’s not about being against renewable energy. Renewables are undoubtedly the future. But there must be proper planning, community participation, and a serious assessment of the environmental impact,” he noted.

Another notable aspect of the production is the use of Galician, the filmmaker’s native language. Domínguez Serén highlighted the importance of the language as a fundamental element of collective identity and as a means of preserving the bond between people and their territory. Filming in his own language allowed him to approach the community’s experiences from a perspective that honors their unique forms of expression and their deep connection to the place they inhabit.