Uriel and Jade

2016 | Color | 16:01

Uriel is a young coreographer who lives in Mezcala, Mexico. Unfavorable experiences have marked his life and confused his identity. Nowadays Uriel is struggling to find his identity and define his sexual orientation in Jalisco, one of the most conservative places in México.

Direction: Esquivel; Eduardo
Script: Santiago; Andrea, Esquivel; Eduardo
Production: Ruvalcaba; Gabriela
Photography: Santiago; Andrea
Sound: Martinez Cobos; Mario, Amézquita; Juan
Music: Romero Parra; Alberto
Cast:Nicol; Violeta, Ramos; Monserrat, Ramos; Uriel, Gardenia; Dulce
Participation year at FICM: 2016

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