In the poem “Versos íntimos” (1912), Augusto dos Anjos wrote, “the hand that caresses is the same that casts a stone.” In this visual essay, the director Sirin Bahar Demirel delves into her family history by capturing intimate details, reorganizing the photo album, and weaving together her memories of her...
Vuelta a Riaño
Aerial footage of a bicycle race goes beyond typical sports coverage by revealing the landscape of Riaño, a village in northern Spain that was submerged in 1987 due to dam construction, devastating the way of life of its inhabitants. By juxtaposing different visual records, Back to Riaño illuminates the struggles...
Les Marquises
Two urban characters embark on a journey to scatter their friend's ashes into the river. Along the way, these "metropolitan women" discover valuable lessons about nature and the connections that bind them. Adhering to the conventions of travel narratives, their journey transforms into a path toward maturity and reconnection. Through...