Documentary / 19’ / 2025 / Cuba, Dominican Republic

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Production Company: EICTV
Director: José Luis Jimenez
Editing: Luiza Garcia

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Magyelis spends most of her time practicing boxing. As her 15th birthday approaches, she must confront the beauty standards expected of young women in Cuban society, while staying true to herself.

 

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Festivals:

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International Short Film Festival Oberhausen
(Internationale Kurzfilmtage Oberhausen)

36th Kinoforum – São Paulo International Short Film Festival

Havana Film Festival

Festival of Future Storytellers

Ciné Latino – Rencontres de Toulouse

 

 

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