Milka in the Water

2024 | Color | 25:00

During her menarche, blood-fearing Laura seeks refuge on an otherworldly river. While delving into its waters alongside a newfound friend, she discovers the challenges of growing up as a woman.

Country: México
Direction: Fernández Olivares; Michelle Alexandra
Script: Fernández Olivares; Michelle Alexandra
Production: Gómez; Roger, Casarreal; Oscar
Photography: Nocetti; Melissa, Ortíz Ortega; Ignacio Miguel
Sound: González Segura; Julio César
Music: Mérida Aguilar; César
Cast:Quezada Amaro; Sofía, Rojas; Itza, del Consuelo Camacho; María, Vargas; Luna, Zapata; Dan, Pedroza; Elizabeth, Michelle; Paloma, Ribeiro; Lucia
Art direction: Chowell; Jimena
Participation year at FICM: 2024

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