VERANO

by José Luis Torres Leiva

Chile 2011, 93 min, Hi-8

Production: La Ventura

Cast: Rosario Blefari, Julieta Figueroa, Francisco Ossa, Ignacio Agüero, Mariana Muñoz, Muriel Miranda, Rodrigo Lisboa

Fragments of a summer day

In the south of Chile, small events shape the lives of visitors and workers of an old thermal resort. The stories of the protagonists connect in moments of everyday life. While the visitors experience a contemplative break, the locals are merged in their routine. After enjoying long vacation hours in nature, sleeping in the sun, learning how to drive, cleaning the house, kissing for the first time, swimming at night or just walking and talking, the day slowly unravels into impressions of happiness and discovery.

World Premiere: Venice IFF - Orizzonti 2011

Awards:

Best Director, Best Actors - Festival Cine B 2011

„helmer-to-watch“ - Variety

„Torres Leiva is one of the directors that, without fear, include silence in their scripts“ - Diario La Tercera