Ecuador / Germany 2024, 78 min, Russian and Spanish, Hebrew & English subtitles
Misha never knew his grandfather, whose presence always cast a shadow over his family. The enigmatic man’s presence lingered in the objects he left behind: two cameras from the 1930s and a collection of old, random photographs from his life in a small Andean town. Though his grandmother does not recognize most of the people in the photos, this box of memories allows Misha to finally uncover well-kept secrets and understand the profound impact of silence, violence, and absence on the complicated relationship dynamics that repeat again and again through generations of his family. The camera’s remarkable ability to capture moments that supplant memories through precise exposure to light is symbolically and emotionally intertwined with the film’s insightful and moving quest for answers and, possibly, a path toward healing.
Previous Festivals: IDFA, CINELATINO-Recontres de Toulouse, San Diego Latino Film Festival, True/False Film Fest, Pordenone, Festival Internacional de Cine y TV de Cartagena FICCI, Full Frame
