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201912 minPGdoc-short

Ari y Yo

201912 minPGdoc-short

A nine-year-old girl teaches an aspiring filmmaker new Spanish words while studying documentary filmmaking in Cuba.

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Adriana de Faria

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A nine-year-old girl teaches an aspiring filmmaker new Spanish words while studying documentary filmmaking in Cuba.

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Adriana de Faria

Adriana de Fariadirector

Arislay Hernández Gonzálezcast

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In Cuba, an aspiring filmmaker enrolls in a documentary filmmaking course despite her lack of Spanish. During her time there, she meets Ari, a nine-year-old girl who helps her learn the language. Their interactions reveal a bond that transcends words. Over the course of 12 minutes, the film captures their unique friendship and the lessons they share, set against the vibrant backdrop of Cuban culture.

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