TRAILER
SYNOPSIS
Oswaldo and Biaani used to be friends, but their friendship got distant after Biaani became a Muxe —who are considered a third gender in Zapotec culture. When Oswaldo comes to her asking for help —poaching turtle nests for extra income— their old friendship is rekindled.
FILM DETAILS
Director: José Luis Isoard Arrubarrena
Country: Mexico
Language: Spanish with subtitles in English
Duration: 7 minutes 30 seconds
Year: 2023
SCREENING DETAILS
Date: October 13, 2024
Time: 5:21 pm
Venue: Tower Theater
1508 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135
ABOUT THE DIRECTOR
José Luis Isoard Arrubarrena studied Political Science at ITAM. 'Father Pablo', his debut feature, premiered at the Vancouver International Film Festival in 2021, and commercially released in 2024. His short films have been selected in festivals such as the Semaine de la Critique at Cannes, the Morelia International Film Festival (where he won the Jury's Prize), the Clermont Ferrand International Short Film Festival, among others.