Itu Ninu

Mexico & UK
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2023
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72 mins
Southern Hemisphere Premiere
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In the not-so-distant future of 2084, Ángel finds himself as a climate migrant trapped in an undisclosed city, where surveillance reigns supreme. Amidst a bleak and oppressive existence, Ángel makes a living by cultivating plants, preserving the fading wisdom of seeds that once bloomed freely.Within this desolate landscape he crosses paths with Sofia, another climate migrant toiling away at a recycling facility. Fate intertwines their lives when a chance encounter reveals an unexpected connection: a shared language. Ángel's longing for human connection and a glimmer of hope, incites him to reach out to Sofia. Aware of the omnipresent digital monitoring, Ángel decides to communicate with her through the timeless medium of pen and paper, fostering an intimate, clandestine bond. As their secret correspondence unfolds, a friendship grows between Ángel and Sofia as does their desire for liberation from excessive control.

Director
Itandehui Jansen (Mixtec)
Writer
Armando Bautista Garcia (Mixtec)
Producer
Armando Bautista Garcia (Mixtec)
Languages
EnglishEnglish SubtitlesMixtec
Classification
Unclassified - Restricted to persons 15 and over unless accompanied by an adult.

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Aotearoa
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2022
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18 mins

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Director
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