Una mano bajo la nieve y otras historias

Una mano bajo la nieve y otras historias

7 unique perspectives. 5 up-and-coming directors. 7 stories about the meaning of being human.

2023 · 112 min · Drama

An anthology of 7 Mexican short films, all created by 5 up-and-coming independent filmmakers, with a common thread: to explore themes of human relationships. In order, A Hand Beneath the Snow (Una mano bajo la nieve), Friendship (Amistad), The View from Up Above (La vista desde arriba), The Short Film (El cortometraje), Silvestre (Silvestre), Cocktails For Two (Cóctel para dos) and When I Hear You Sing, I Forget (Cuando te escucho cantar, olvido).

Directed by Rafael Martínez Sánchez · Written by Julio César Durán

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