Punta Cana.

Punta Cana

Colombia – 2016 – 15’00’’ – Color – Español – Subtítulos en inglés

Dirección / Direction: Mariana Vargas, Javier Castro
Producción / Production: Diego Fernando Leal
Guion / Screenplay: Mariana Vargas, Javier Castro
Fotografía / Cinematography: Jackson Gómez
Dirección de Arte / Art Direction: Maria Fernanda Pico
Montaje / Editing: Javier Castro, Raúl Gutiérrez
Sonido / Sound: Diego Flétcher
Reparto / Cast: Gloria Gómez, Gustavo Corredor
Música / Music: Gustavo Silva, Diego Flétcher

 

Mariana Vargas

Mariana Vargas was born in Bucaramanga. Santander (Colombia), 1992. She is an outstanding graduated student from ‘Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga, where she showed abilities in writing, direction, and art direction. ‘Punta Cana’ is her first professional project.

Javier Castro

Javier Castro Márquez is a graduate student in Audiovisual Arts from ‘Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga’. During his time in school, he got two nominations in the ‘Festival Universitario de Cine y Audiovisuales el Equinoxio’ for his texts on cinematographic critique. He delve into areas such as writing, direction, and editing.

Synopsis

80-year-old Agustin lives with his wife and love of his life, Myriam. However, she suffers from Alzheimer’s and has difficulties when it comes to remembering him. One day, in an effort to recall together moments of their youths, Agustin decides to take her on a trip to Punta Cana. Things start to complicate when they arrive to the airport and Agustin realizes he must assume his weaknesses and accept reality.

Festivals

Selección Oficial – Festival Internacional de Cine de Guadalajara, 2016 – México
Selección Oficial – Festival de Cine Latinoamericano de la Plata, 2016 – Argentina
Selección Oficial – San Diego Latino Film Festival, 2016 – Estados Unidos