Mars, Oman

Synopsis

Astronauts in the desert of Oman. Or is it Mars? Bedouines, spaceships, desertships, two young girls passionate about space and a lost director reflecting about decisions and fears in this big Universe, and the relation between exploration, nomadism, colonialism and freedom.

Director Biography

Vanessa del Campo is a Spanish filmmaker based in Belgium. For her, filmmaking is a way to understand, question and connect with the world and hence, with herself. She believes in the role that filmmaking plays in terms of self-awareness and social engagement. Vanessa completed a Master in Film at LUCA School of Arts, in Brussels. She has also studied at EICTV in Cuba and Bande à Part film school, in Barcelona.