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(then turn tears to fires)
méxico, 2023
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FICUNAM13
UMBRALES: competencia mexicana de vanguardias cinematográficas
official selection
el cuerpo viaja hacia la noche. Las sombras producen huecos en la memoria y ahí se practican las pérdidas. el cuerpo se observa a sí mismo mientras se retrata y representa; la cámara es el cuerpo. ensayo sobre el acto de mirar, oda al ruido digital en la que la presencia del pixel embellece lo prosaico. una carta de despedida que preserva la memoria de la autora a través de video diarios.
the body travels into the night. shadows produce holes in recollections, there the losses are practised. the body observes itself as it portrays and represents itself; the camera is the body. an essay on the act of seeing, an ode to digital noise in which the presence of the pixel embelishes the prosaic. a farewell letter that preserves the author's memory through video diaries.
words from friends:
<< Sofia, then turn tears to fires is a mesmerizing cinematic experience that transcends traditional depiction of narratives to delve into the depths of memory, loss, and self-representation. This deeply introspective film takes me on a haunting journey as the body travels through the night, immersing us in a world where shadows carve voids in our recollections. [...] you blured the boundaries between the body and the camera, creating an essay on the act of looking and capturing the essence of self-expression.
The film embraces digital noise as a poetic element, with the presence of pixels lending a raw and authentic quality to the imagery. The interplay between the pixelated aesthetic and the prosaic subject matter elevates the film to a level of visual and emotional richness rarely seen in contemporary cinema. Its mastery of visual storytelling is evident in every frame, as the camera becomes an extension of the body, meticulously portraying and representing the innermost thoughts and feelings, specifically how the camera is incorporating the movements as the notion of internal silences.
[...] it is a heartfelt farewell letter, a poignant swansong that preserves the memory. The use of video diaries, it literally immortalizes your personal experiences and emotions, creating a deeply intimate and profoundly moving narrative. The film captures the essence of self-reflection and the power of art to transcend the boundaries of time and space. >>
—Hyash Tanmoy
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