2025 | B/N | 90:00 This documentary explores deafness through Jennifer, Gabriel and José—three deaf musicians from Venezuela—who take on the challenge of performing Fidelio by Beethoven in sign language for the first time, conducted by Gustavo Dudamel. The film depicts the isolation the protagonists face due to their deafness, where music becomes not only a refuge, but also their salvation and hope. Country: Venezuela Direction: Valverde; María Script: Valverde; María Production: Oliva; Cristina, Font Isern; Martí, Valverde; María, Dudamel; Gustavo, Manzanedo; Paula Photography: Mezquida-Torrent; Andrea Sound: Navarro; Roger Music: Linares; Nascuy Participation year at FICM: 2025
2025 | B/N | 90:00 This documentary explores deafness through Jennifer, Gabriel and José—three deaf musicians from Venezuela—who take on the challenge of performing Fidelio by Beethoven in sign language for the first time, conducted by Gustavo Dudamel. The film depicts the isolation the protagonists face due to their deafness, where music becomes not only a refuge, but also their salvation and hope. Country: Venezuela Direction: Valverde; María Script: Valverde; María Production: Oliva; Cristina, Font Isern; Martí, Valverde; María, Dudamel; Gustavo, Manzanedo; Paula Photography: Mezquida-Torrent; Andrea Sound: Navarro; Roger Music: Linares; Nascuy Participation year at FICM: 2025
El tono del mar Through a series of voicemails, a Mexican migrant worker struggles to connect back home as the harsh environment she now lives in is reflected onto the only thing she thought would be familiar: the sea. See More
Corollary Mati, an 8-year-old girl, accidentally learns of her grandfather's death when she spies on a phone call from her father. Although Hugo doesn't know his daughter has heard the news and denies it, the two grieve together: Mati takes refuge in drawing, and with a new companion who appears in her life; Hugo chooses to remain silent. A new discovery by Mati will bring them closer together. See More
Chico Chico is an emotionally repressed young man who comes from a violent environment. After the loss of his mother, his father's alcoholism worsens, leading Chico to suppress his emotions further due to abuse and mistreatment. His internal struggle triggers impulsive decisions with serious consequences, and his only refuge is the diary his mother gave him. See More
Charlie Kaufman will present his short film HOW TO SHOOT A GHOST at the 23rd FICM 09 · 30 · 25 Legendary Actress and Director Jodie Foster Returns to FICM 09 · 26 · 25 The Morelia International Film Festival Announces the Members of the Jury for its 23rd edition 09 · 16 · 25 FICM Mourns the Death of the Legendary Robert Redford 09 · 16 · 25
The Morelia International Film Festival Announces the Members of the Jury for its 23rd edition 09 · 16 · 25
