Emerging Shorts Competition

El mal de ojo

Directed by:
Fernanda Arbiol
(Q&A at the end of the film)

Mercedes, an elderly healer, preserves the tradition of curing the "evil eye" while facing the judgment of a community that no longer believes.

Direction
Fernanda Arbiol

Fernanda Arbiol Aranda (Chile) is an audiovisual filmmaker and graduate of Film and Television from the University of Chile. Born in Estación Central, her work is characterized by an intimate look at popular traditions and forgotten memories. During her studies, she participated in an exchange program at the University of Barcelona, an experience that broadened her cultural and cinematic perspective.

Credits

Direction: Fernanda Arbiol

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