Gabriel is about a young man who lives in Berlin. One morning, he hears about a theatrical performance on bullfighting, and it gets him to think about his current scenario. He reflects about what he’s doing there, why he’s still staying, and of what more he could do. Will he do anything about it? Continue Reading
Ciudad Huacal (Huacal City, in English) is a documentary about boxes. More specifically, it is about the wooden crates that go through a supply center in Mexico City. With these huacal (or guacal) being used everyday, the men in this facility never run out of work, and in this film, they are seen buying, selling, and repairing these wooden containers. Continue Reading
La Mosca starts off with a man furiously typing away on a typewriter. He’s working on his novel, his life’s work. As the night goes by, he reminisces his life, his love, and his pain. Soon, he tires. Just as he is about to drift to sleep, a fly comes into the motel room, and it seems to want nothing more than to keep him awake. Continue Reading
Yo Antes Era Bella (I Used To Be Beautiful, in English) is about an old woman talking about her younger days. She talks especially of how everyone thought of her as beautiful, and how she acted in response: from loves, to (non)friendships, to drama. She looks back, and wonders about what she sees. Continue Reading
Ministro (Minister, in English) starts with a man and a birthday gift. It was given by his daughter, who he plans to pick up after school along with his wife. The man seems happy as he puts down the phone, but he is apologetic towards the semi-naked woman in his office. She merely stares at the politician, who then receives an intriguing message. Continue Reading