In 1980 communist Czechoslovakia, Mara dreams of leaving her village to study in the city and become a pilot. But her father, a Ruthenian farmer and widower, insists she stays and works the land. As their village faces destruction because of a new water reservoir, their generational conflict intensifies, revealing the struggle between tradition, identity, and the desire for freedom against a backdrop of historical change.
The city as a stage of desire, where the male gaze provokes surveillance and scrutiny of the female body. This power relationship turns the body into a field of contestation in public space.
The Colombian Montes de María are home to the emechiche (Saguinus oedipus). An endangered species, we will observe their complex relationship with their young and their environment. We will analyse their survival, allowing us to witness their feelings and wild instincts.
A girl caught up in the Colombian armed conflict leaves her home, guided by a mystical being. On her journey, she discovers how resentment turns her into the very thing she hates, but through forgiveness, she manages to find inner peace for herself and her family.
In the mountains of Colombia, Juan, a 13-year-old indigenous peasant boy, is forced to flee from the monster of war. In his escape, between the whistling of bullets and the guidance of his ancestors, he awakens an ancestral power that transforms him into Tuktu: a Taita of extraordinary strength destined to return to sow the peace of the earth.
A man becomes increasingly consumed by his screens, unable to disconnect from the constant stream of content. A short film exploring our relationship with technology and digital addiction.
Pellegrini's Espresso Bar is a testament to the enduring power of community, tradition, and love. This documentary explores the cafe's rich history, its cultural impact, and the profound legacy of its beloved figure, Sisto Malaspina.
Carlos Carreto, photographer, and María Fernández, painter, join forces to bring forth the exhibition “Océano Negro”. A brief journey not only through their work, but also within themselves. An excuse to talk about water in all its forms and provocations. Rain, clouds, reflections, distortion... everything is water to be shaped with the gaze.
The UFMG Design Week went by! But behind the good-looking Instagram posts, do you know how it all went down? We recorded some things during the rush to give you a sneak peek of the insides of the project! The UFMG Design Week is a student project funded by the PRAE 02/25 Call for Proposals. It was carried out by organized students from the Academic Center of Design (CADÊ) at the Federal University of Minas Gerais. We had the support of the Academic Directory of the School of Architecture and Design (da.ead); the Pro-Rectorate for Extension – PRAE; and the School of Architecture and Design of UFMG.
A series of murders takes place in a hotel on Christmas Eve. Survivors are taken for interrogation. Each of the survivors tells a different side of the story, but the FBI agent is more interested in the story between the lines.