2022 Philadelphia Latino Film Festival

Los Shorts - Through the Eyes of Womxn

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4 films in package
Más Latina
In a male-dominated comedy scene, Gabi, a thirty-something Latina, struggles to make her mark. By imitating the strong women in her family, she breaks through. One day, before a stand-up comedy open mic, Tía Mayra gives Gabi a makeover. Gabi rushes to the open mic to find that her fellow comedians do not recognize her. Instead, they suggest she "go to the cumbia club around the corner." Gabi realizes that Tía Mayra’s makeover gives her a whole new persona. Inspired, she decides to use a stage name, Mariposa. On stage, she impersonates her Tía Mayra and gets laughs. As a result, Gabi, aka Mariposa, gets asked to perform in her first real comedy show. Cousin Itza, the most chismosa, knows about Gabi’s show and tells Tía Mayra and Consuelo(Gabi's Mom). The three women attend the show! Gabi is surprised to see them, but she continues with the performance. Tía Mayra and Itza are offended by Gabi's act, while Consuelo is happy to see her directionless daughter be passionate about something. In the end, Gabi develops confidence by being vulnerable in front of her family and taking a risk on stage.
Clara de huevo (Clare "Egg" White)
Montevideo, 1990s. Clare is a girl who has never been invited to a birthday party. Now, she’s getting ready for her first one, together with her mother, who is thrilled. A story of fantasy and imagination in dealing with bullying.
Lux Noctis
In an isolated matriarchal community, Lina faces her trial to bring light. Mara’s act of compassion pushes Lina to create an unprecedented amount of light.
Alma
Español: Alma, una madre soltera, vive en una comunidad montuna al norte de la isla. Trabaja como entrenadora de gallos de pelea y está atrapada en una relación abusiva. La muerte y la vida convergen cuando ella es recordada por alguien que llama a su espíritu. Inspirada en hechos reales, esta película es un homenaje a las mujeres que sufren a manos de la violencia. English: Alma, a single mother, lives in an impoverished mountain town where she works as a cock fight trainer. Caught in the throes of an extremely abusive relationship, death and life converge in memories and dreams as she is remembered by someone who calls out to her soul. Inspired by true events, this film is an ode to women who suffer at the hands of violence.
  • Year
    2020
  • Runtime
    14 minutes
  • Language
    Español
  • Country
    Uruguay
  • Premiere
    Philadelphia Premiere // Estreno en Filadelfia
  • Director
    Andrea Treszczan y Sol Infante
  • Producer
    Andrea Treszczan y Sol Infante