World Premiere
Through her connection with the natural world, Valeria brings comfort and lightness to her family.
Supported by
Community Partner
Valeria del Rocío chel Méndez, Christopher “Tito” del Rocío chel Méndez, Lizbeth del Rocío chel Méndez, Mari Pech Matos
Mexico
2024
In Spanish with English subtitles
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Credits & Director
Producer
Estephania Bonnett
Screenwriter
Sylvie Weber
Cinematography
Sylvie Weber
Editor
Sylvie Weber, Nicola Powell
Sylvie Weber
Sylvie’s films are steeped in poetic realism, delicately capturing the emotional tapestry of humanity’s virtues and weaknesses. Of German-Dominican descent, questions of belonging and a desire to reimagine freedom, resilience, and the moral issues of our time have propelled her cinematic exploration.
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