Guatemala · 2021
El ojo y el muro
Script: Javier del Cid Genre: Scifi, drama Cast: Cecilia Porras, Alexander Alzate, Yolanda Coronado, Álvaro Sagone, Juan Pablo Olyslager Synopsis: Somewhere in Latin America in the 2030s, Gabhán City has fallen under the oppression of a totalitarian government and is surrounded by a great wall that keeps its inhabitants from escaping and living in poverty. Young Alba is part of an underground network that provides medical aid, food, and water to those most in need. Lucre tries to convince Alba to leave Gabhán City with a group of smugglers who cross people to the other side of the wall. Alba resists leaving the hospital, so Lucre convinces her with a lie. Unexpectedly, Alba embarks on a journey across the border that will change her life forever. Synopsis: Somewhere in Latin America late 2030’s, Gabhán City has fallen to an Opressive and Totalitarian Government and is surrounded by a tall imposing wall behind which its inhabitants cannot escape and live in destitute poverty. The young Alba is a member of a clandestine network providing hospital care food and water amongst the most needy. Lucre, tries to convince Alba to leave Gabhán City with a group of illegal smugglers crossing people to the other side of the wall. Alba however, refuses to leave the hospital, so Lucre to convince Alba lies to her. Unsuspecting, Alba embarks on a journey across the border that changes her life forever. SELECTIONS AND AWARDS Festival Ícaro 2021 (Best Production Design and Best Costume Design) INTERNATIONAL PREMIERE