Lionel Marcipar

In the city of San José del Rincón, Argentina, a makeshift garbage dump was established 20 years ago and quickly grew. People with limited resources also settled there, trying to make it their new home. Today, nine families live there, having formed a cooperative to manage the dump. However, media attention, the municipality, and ongoing internal disputes make their lives difficult, further complicating access to the garbage.

They tell Martín a story for the day of respect for cultural diversity about the Spanish invading America. Upon arriving home, Martín wants to share with his parents the exciting story he heard, but they pay no attention to him.

When his owners leave for work, a dog begins to reflect on the solitude of his home. In a clever interplay between the voiceover and the pet's secret routine, the protagonist's speech reaches depths as dark as they are hilarious.

The short film tells a coastal version of the Pied Piper of Hamelin.