Feature Film Selection/ Venezuela, United Kingdom, France, USA 2022, 85’

Details

• Director: Marianela Maldonado
• Screenplay: Marianela Maldonado, Jessica Wenzelmann
• Editing: Ricardo Acosta, Carolina Aular, Mike Magidson
• Cinematography: Robin Todd
• Music: Nascuy Linares
• Producer: Luisa De La Ville
• Production: Brisas Film, Invento Film
• 2023 Festival del Cine Venezolano Best Feature Documentary

Recap

Children of Las Brisas is a story of resistance, resilience and perseverance that explores the power of discipline and classical music as tools for survival.  The documentary follows three Venezuelan children from the impoverished Las Brisas neighborhood, in their quest to become professional musicians within the ranks of “El Sistema” music program.

Director

Marianela Maldonado

Upon graduating from the NFTS in the UK, Marianela wrote and directed several short fiction films, including The Look of Happiness and Breaking Out, both premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. She is currently developing several projects for film and television in her creative label Serious Ladies.

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