Everyone
has had loved ones leave. Letting go of things is part of life.” It’s a
philosophical but succinct reflection by Alan Ohep on his new film El Retrato
(The Portrait), one of 17 international films to participate in this year’s
“Short Film Corner” at the Cannes Film Festival. Filmed entirely in Mérida,
Venezuela, the short is about an old man (Dimas González) who has isolated
himself from society, after suffering a huge personal tragedy. He refrains from
speaking to anyone unless unavoidable, until his estranged daughter (Maria
Gabriela Torres) turns up at his doorstep with life-changing news. More…
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
‘El Retrato': A Portrait of Love and Loss from Venezuela
Everyone
has had loved ones leave. Letting go of things is part of life.” It’s a
philosophical but succinct reflection by Alan Ohep on his new film El Retrato
(The Portrait), one of 17 international films to participate in this year’s
“Short Film Corner” at the Cannes Film Festival. Filmed entirely in Mérida,
Venezuela, the short is about an old man (Dimas González) who has isolated
himself from society, after suffering a huge personal tragedy. He refrains from
speaking to anyone unless unavoidable, until his estranged daughter (Maria
Gabriela Torres) turns up at his doorstep with life-changing news. More…
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