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GIFFONI FILM FESTIVAL 2017 - 14.22 JULY

Sections & Films

THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WALL

Category: Edition 2017

Synopsis
Ale (18) and Rocio’s (13) relationship is faced with the greatest challenge possible when their mother is imprisoned under dubious charges. They have to act as father and mother to their two younger siblings. Initially they promise to help each other and keep their family together until their mother is released. But as undocumented Honduran immigrants their right to live, work and study in Mexico was already under threat. And soon the prison wall that keeps their mother away gives rise to other emotional barriers that prevent the brother and sister from understanding each other. Just as they start to lose hope the family's life takes an unexpected twist.

Original Title Al otro lado del muro
Category Official Competition
Section GEx Doc
Tipology Documentary
Duration 68'
Production Year 2017
Nationality Spain
Directed by Pau Ortiz
Director of photography María Nova López
Editor Frank Gutiérrez, Pau Ortiz
Sound Carlo Massarelli
Music Daniel Hidalgo Valdés
Main cast Rocìo
Alejandro
Produced by María Nova López, Emiliano Altuna, Tatiana García, Carlos Rossini
Trailer JVso709ljuI

--- regista --- pau ortizPau Ortiz
Born in Barcelona (1982). Pau Ortiz is a documentary filmmaker and editor. His TV series YOURSELF was selected for the INPUT 2011 and his film 13 WAYS OF ENDING UP ALONE was awarded at the World Fest Houston International Film Festival. After specializing in documentary filmmaking at the Cinema and Media School of Catalonia (ESCAC), he was granted a scholarship at the Quebec Film School. His style has been shaped by his fascination in human relationships. That is why he also decided to study Psychology and he is dedicated to film stories that promote social change.

Director's statement
“In 2014 I worked for a non-profit organization which helps convicted women, overseeing their cases and helping their re-introduction to society. I met Rocío and Alejandro’s mother on one of my visits to prison, and I was immediately struck by her energy and clear-headedness in such a terrible environment. The other inmates had a great respect for her. Then I met her children, and I sensed in them a similar honesty and maturity, which was even more exceptional at their age. The moment I pointed my camera at them and conducted my first interview I felt drawn to them, and I was particularly intrigued by the way they were handling the situation. The whole thing seemed to me like an extremely difficult predicament, but here I saw two courageous individuals with a great sense of humor who were willing to keep fighting. And I deeply admired them. I later found out more about their story. Their life had been full of ups and downs from an early age, but the family had stayed together and remained strong through all of it. That history had turned them into very unique individuals; they were a great, tight-knit family and their ties were deep and complex”.

production
festival contact
Intactes
(Spain)
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world sales
First Hand Films
(Switzerland)
www.firsthandfilms.com

All films in competition are in the original language with Italian subtitles except for +3 and +6 sections that has a live over-sound). Entrance to Elements and Generator screenings is free (subject to available seats) priority will be given to jurors, press and accredited audience.
Masterclass
meeting at the Sala De Sica and Antica Ramiera are for Masterclass jurors and press only.
Entrance to Parental Control
and Gex Doc sections is free up to capacity, Elements +6 and +10, press and accreditation have priority.
Entrance to Wizard Nights
and Fright Nights films is free up to capacity.