When the Gifts Arrive

When the Gifts Arrive

2024 · 14 min · Documentary

A night in the life of Felipe, a man who travels Mexico's state of Chihuahua dressed as Santa Claus, delivering gifts to public hospitals. The story explores every aspect of the gift-giving process, from the physical to the emotional.

Directed by Sergio Muñoz Esquer

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