Beyond My Head

Two stories about different ways two people overcome loss; which may or may not be connected.

Antony, a nurse shaped by his father's early absence and the death of his best friend, moves through his days in a quiet state of disconnection. One night, he encounters a mysterious old man who claims to be a “translator of problems.” Among the buildings of Tlatelolco, hospital wards, and the hidden streets of Mexico City, the two embark on a journey where, little by little, they help each other heal and reframe their understanding of family, death, and salsa.

No volveremos

Stories about life and death during the Day of the Dead season.

After the last breath of her elderly husband, Maria experiences a brief suicide attempt that will take her into a journey throughout all her memories alongside him with the purpose of finding a true meaning to life, beyond marriage.

Martin wants to reconcile with his son Lucas, however, Lucas blames his father for the accidental death of his mother Julia. The reunion unleashes a tense exploration of their emotions and wounds that have yet to heal.

Mientras Nada

No dejes nada

Benteveo

Nohemí and Mary are two women resisting structural violence in Ciudad Juárez. United by pain and hope, both mothers find inspiration to move their families forward. The dragonfly, a symbol they share, embodies their resilience and capacity for change.

Crisantem

Muñequita

Nerida

5 cigarros con tu madre

Logos

When everything feels empty, Fifi discovers that the memory of her mother, kept in an old sweater, can bring color and joy back into her life.

Desarraigo

After eleven years away, Adriana returns to her hometown following her aunt’s death. While living in her aunt’s home she realises she wants to be a mother on her own, and begins filming her journey toward motherhood.

Lemniscata

During the "Día de Muertos" celebration in Tetela de Ocampo, Puebla, the locals share their traditions and reflections on life and death, while the Zamitiz brothers recount how the loss of their parents gave them a unique understanding of memory, mourning, and life itself.