Two sides of the tortoise
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An explorer from the past (or present) arrives in the Galapagos Islands for the first time to have a tactile encounter with rocks and tortoises. In the darkness of the volcanic tunnels the beasts transfigure freely. Giant tortoises hold the mystery of the universe in the scars on their backs, and to their misfortune they are also a coveted food for hungry sailors who prowl the Pacific Ocean aimlessly.
Screenings
Auditorio Mateo Herrera
Official Selection Experimental 2
Teatro Santa Ana
Official Selection Experimental 2
Cast and crew
Director's bio:
Ecuadorian non-fiction filmmaker and editor born in Guayaquil. His work explores memory, identity, and geographical space through film-collage. His films have been featured in IFFR, DOXA, Guanajuato, EDOC, Cartagena, Transcinema, Cámara Lúcida, and Manabí Cine Profundo. He edited the feature film Ozogoche, premiered at IDFA.