This short film aims to evoke two types of memories: One which is protected by the fictional world of childhood; the other which comes from awareness, when the bubble of fiction is burst. This awareness is the heart of this film.
My Independence Day
Directed by Constanza Majluf
Seven-year-old Manuela dreams of winning the “best folkloric dress” contest in the “commemoration of Independence Day” at her school. Meanwhile, her brother Gabo (16) takes the risk of protesting in the streets for the plebiscite that will put end to the dictatorship of Chile in 1988.
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Type of Project
Drama
Length
18:22
Program
Columbia University
Producer
Felipe Azúa
Writers
Constanza Majluf, Lucía Aleñar
Editors
Catalina Marín Duarte, Sylvana Squicciarini
Cinematographer
Cristian Petit Laurent
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