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Jaione Camborda Unveils Her Armchair and Presents O CORNO at the 24th FICM

Gustavo R. Gallardo

As part of her activities as a jury member at the 24th edition of the Morelia International Film Festival (FICM), director Jaione Camborda screened O corno (2023), her latest film, which won the Concha de Oro for best film at the 71st edition of the San Sebastian International Film Festival.

O Corno, a co-production between Spain, Portugal, and Belgium, tells the story of María, a midwife dedicated to supporting women during childbirth, who is forced to flee following a tragic event that changes her life forever.

“I was deeply impressed by her immense talent, her intelligence, her craft, her gentleness, and a very radical quality in her approach to filmmaking,” said the festival’s founder and director, Daniela Michel, regarding the filmmaker.

Speaking about O Corno, Camborda noted that she likes to provide space for the audience to experience her films through movement—not just emotional, but physical.

“The film belongs to you; whatever you perceive is the valid version. I am not here to impose a film upon you, but rather to offer a space for your own imagination and personal experience—so that you may enjoy it,” the filmmaker added.

Jaione Camborda Unveils Her FICM Armchair

Following one of FICM's traditions, film director Jaione Camborda unveiled a movie theater armchair with her name on it, which will be placed in room 4 of Cinépolis Centro.

“This is a total surprise! You kept it completely secret. It’s very beautiful,” the Spanish filmmaker said, touched.

"We give one of these to people who have come through the festival whom we. greatly admire. It will be waiting for your next movie right here," said Daniela Michel, founder and director of the Morelia International Film Festival (FICM).