Mommy say something to the camera, mom!

Guzmán Figueroa Paola Fernanda

Paola reconstructs her past and reflects on the reasons why she is away from her homeland and family. She uses archive material showcasing memories including the graduation of her mother, a family journey to Margarita Island in Venezuela in search of a new life, and the birth of a new member in the family.

Production Year
2021
Duration
00:14:50
Tyyppi
Asiasana
Original Title
Mamita dile algo a la cámara, mami!
English Title

Mommy say something to the camera, mom!

Production Countries
Finland
Dialogue
Yes
Sound
Yes
Cast
Paola Fernanda Guzmán Figueroa (Author), Paola Fernanda Guzmán Figueroa (Cinematographer), Theo Theodor af Enehielm (Composer), Paola Fernanda Guzmán Figueroa (Director), Paola Fernanda Guzmán Figueroa (Editor), Paola Fernanda Guzmán Figueroa (Script), Theo Theodor af Enehielm (Sound Design)
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Paola Fernanda Guzmán Figueroa is a visual artist and filmmaker. She works with film, analogue experimentations, animation, installations, and performance. Her art reflects and raises issues related to fluidity, boundaries, family, and aging. Guzman Figueroa has a BA and MA degree from The University of the Arts Helsinki (Kuvataideakatemia).