Why is the short film named “Esperandola: Awaiting her”?
It is a title that represents for me, that we are waiting for the feminine part of mankind to grow, so we can live in a better wold. It is a world of men, and we await Her.
What are the techniques and special technologies that you used in this film?
The film was shot with RED Cam technology. A very high definition digital camera.
How did come up with the main idea of the film?
Talking about making a film with my older brother, sitting on a park bench one day, dreaming about what everybody was doing and where all these people we could see wee going.
What is the message you would like deliver from this film?
Listen to your heart.
Is this the first time you participate in this festival?
Yes it is!
Did the film participate in other international festivals?
The film has been selected in 16 film festivals all over the world!
What are the awards the the film has won?
Best Short Film at the Marbella IFF and Best International Screenplay at the Festival Chileno del Cortometraje de Santiago.
Why did participated in Cairo Human Rights Film festival? and specially why Egypt?
My film is about Human Rights, it s about the right to be human so it feels right to present it at a HR festival. Why Cairo? Because Cairo is one of the hearts of the world.
What is the human rights' cause that the film present?
Millennium Development Goal 3: Empowerment of Women
And how did you present it or express that idea?
Watch the film ;)
What are the obstacles that you faced while making this film?
That it was my first film! So I had to learn how to produce and direct while acting all at once!
How do you see the problem of violence against women?
It is a problem that is extremely wide-spread and complex.
What causes male dominance in certain communities?
For me it is the idea that being "weak" or "vulnerable" is a "bad" thing.
What are the means by which to empower women in poor communities and developing countries?
Education, education, education.
