• PASSARINHO

    Directed by Natalia García Agraz
    Mexico | 12 minutes | California Premiere | OPENING NIGHT

Olivia and Laura, two 13-year-old teenagers, have a plan to get the autograph of Passarinho, a Brazilian soccer idol, but before they can put the plan into action, Olivia has her first period.
Special Mention: Best Directing

film details

Director: Natalia García Agraz
Producers: Daniela Mosca Steinhauer
Screenwriter: Natalia García Agraz, Gerardo Lechuga
Cinematographers: José Grimaldo
Editor: Natalia García Agraz
Music: Tomás García-Agraz, Sebastián Antón Ojeda
Cast: Camila Robertson, Isabella Patrón, Naomy Romo, Anthony Mawena Kokou
Country: Mexico
Language: in Spanish with English subtitles
Year: 2024
Running Time: 12 minutes
Premiere Status: California Premiere
Primary Company: Centro de Capacitación Cinematográfica A.C.
Contact Email: cesar@elccc.com.mx

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