Directed by Itandehui Jansen (2023, Mexico and UK, 72 min.). Mixtec with English subtitles.
Set in the not-so-distant future of 2084, this Indigenous sci-fi fable follows a climate refugee named Ángel who finds himself stuck in an unspecified “smart city” under constant surveillance. Amid a bleak and oppressive existence, Ángel makes a living by cultivating plants, preserving the fading wisdom of seeds. Within this desolate landscape he crosses paths with Sofia, another climate migrant, who works at a recycling facility. Fate intertwines their lives when a chance encounter reveals an unexpected connection: a shared language. As a secret written correspondence unfolds, a friendship grows between Ángel and Sofia—as does their desire for liberation from excessive control.
Wheelchair accessible
With English subtitles
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