Edition 24: 1–9 August, 2025

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THE GAZE OF THE SEA

LOS OJOS DEL MAR

Germany, Mexico
2017 — 80' / Color

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Synopsis

Hortencia, a Tuxpan native with a turbulent past, starts a journey through the sea and land to recover the story of a fishing boat that sank near the Veracruz coast.

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Director Biography

After working for 12 years in radio broadcast, Jose Álvarez directed the short film VENUS, which obtained several national and international awards in the festivals of Morelia, Rotterdam and Toulouse. His 2016 film THE GAZE OF THE SEA had its world premiere at Guadalajara IFF and also screened at Visions du Réel.

Director

José Álvarez

Producer

Ingmar Trost

José Álvarez

Julio Chavezmontes

Sumie García

Cinematographer

Sebastián Hofmann

Editor

Diego Rivera Kohn

Yibran Asuad

Music

Martín Hernández

Contact

Piano
Andrea Castex
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