(2024, Dominican Republic, Spain, 91')
Makenya is thirteen years old and pregnant. In addition to the unwanted pregnancy, there is the risk that her family will be suddenly relocated. In the small village surrounded by a sugarcane plantation, the only source of livelihood for the entire community, agricultural automation is gradually replacing manual labor. The theme of colonial exploitation serves as the backdrop to the personal story of young Makenya, who, forced to face adulthood sooner than expected, finds comfort in spirituality and the supernatural.
Meeting with Gianni Canova President of the jury for the Debut Film