OFFICIAL SELECTION 2023
Caribbean and Latin American Cinema
Streaming from January 27 to February 10, 2023 on Whush.com.
Altar (Cuba) by Pablo Villalobos
Synopsis: The film is an introspective vision about the relationship of a couple who experience a supernatural event and face it by resorting to their most primitive instincts. An allegory about Life, Death and Love. Running time: 01:20:00.
Liberation Drills (Puerto Rico) by Juan C. Dávila Santiago
Synopsis: After experiencing a ten-year economic crisis, and facing the perils of climate change, the Puerto Rican youth does not trust the State anymore. They take to the streets to demand accountability from the government, and organize autonomous community centers to ensure their survival as People of Puerto Rico. In this epic documentary directed by Juan C. Dávila Santiago, young Puerto Ricans craft their path to liberation, as we see the faces of survival and resistance. The documentary film has an unique point of view from inside Puerto Rican social movements. The director captures a series of major historical events as they unfolded right at the frontlines, including: the protests against an US appointed Control Board, the aftermath of hurricane María, and the notorious Summer of 2019. Running time: 02:00:30.
Opal (France) by Alan Bidard
Synopsis: Once upon a time a magic kingdom where summer lasted forever and where the animals and the inhabitants were immortal. The source of all magic was a young princess called Opal. Legends said that her joy would bring wonders and prosperity to the kingdom. But her sadness would only bring chaos and darkness… Running time: 01:25:00.
The Land Beneath Our Feet (Brazil) by Fáuston da Silva
Synopsis: Joana decides to participate in an irregular occupation. This decision will give much more than a home, but a new political conscience. Running time: 00:24:37.
Holestepper (Peru) by Sergio Fernández Muñoz
Synopsis: Angel (Oswaldo Salas), an enthusiastic high school teacher, discovers a website where his students make fun of him and his disability through some strange videos. Mixing reality and the adolescent digital universe, Angel will be involved in a world hitherto unknown. Running time: 00:17:26.
Zeen? (Canada) by Calyx Passailaigue
Synopsis: Chad is a pretentious white Jamaican film director. With his ragtag Caribbean cast and crew, he aims to shoot a highbrow social drama called "Brothers in Babylon". Running time: 00:31:00.