Zafari

Presented by , director of Zafari and screenwriter of Boca Chica.

ABOUT THE FILM

Blending social realism with fable and allegory, offers a stark portrait of life amid systemic collapse. Through a claustrophobic microcosm, the film is a powerful political statement against inequality, hunger, and forced displacement. Nominated for awards at film festivals in San Sebastián, Munich and Patmos (Greece).

ABOUT THE DIRECTOR

is a Venezuelan filmmaker and visual artist celebrated for her raw, neorealist explorations of identity, social crisis, and political memory. She gained global recognition for Bad Hair (Pelo Malo, 2013), which won the prestigious Golden Shell at the San Sebastián International Film Festival. Her work frequently uses child protagonists to navigate the intersection of personal desire and systemic oppression.

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Doors open: 5:45pm

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