Screens Sunday, October 23, 5:30 pm
Amalia
USA / Mexico/ 2007 / 14 min
Director: Luis D. Ortiz
Producers: Luis D. Ortiz, Pilar Groux, Victoria Guerrero
Screenwriters: Luis D. Ortiz, Marco Antonio Martinez
Executive Producers: Mariam Berrios Sanchez, Daniel Ortiz Cruz
Cinematographer: Guillermo Medrano Editor: Luis D. Ortiz
Art Director: Jorge Altamirano
Music Composer: Francis Rodriguez
In an emotional short tale of self-sacrifice, one girl will give more than herself for a bit of hope. After finding out that her father had an accident and is unable to provide for the family, Amalia feels the obligation to go to America in search for a better life. She doesn’t classify for a visa. Therefore, she aims to find one in the black market. Is she tough enough?
Una conmovedora historia de auto-sacrificio en la que una niña dará todo de sí por un poco de esperanza.
Después de un accidente, el padre de Amalia no podrá seguir manteniendo a su familia. La protagonista se ve forzada a ir a los Estados Unidos en búsqueda de una vida mejor. Al no calificar para una visa, Amalia intenta conseguirla en el mercado negro. ¿Será lo suficiente valiente para conseguirla?
Cast: Daniela Jines, David Mondacca
Awards: Best Director -International Category, Cine Fiesta Puerto Rico Film Festival, 2007
Film Language: Spanish
Film Year: 2007
Run Time: 14 min