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Deep Dive: In a Whisper (2020)

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In a Whisper
In a Whisper is a documentary film directed by Patricia Pérez Fernández and Heidi Hassan, who have been friends since childhood. The film captures their bond, which was strengthened by a shared passion for swimming and filmmaking. After Hassan left Cuba for Europe, settling in Geneva, Pérez Fernández faced her own struggles before relocating to Spain. The film intertwines their experiences, highlighting their obsession with documenting their lives and the impact of their decisions on their friendship. The narrative is shaped by the contrasting paths taken by the two filmmakers. While Hassan married a fellow Cuban ex-pat, Pérez Fernández dealt with a tumultuous journey, including menial jobs and a failed marriage. In a Whisper brings together these two distinct yet connected stories, creating a coherent narrative that reflects on friendship, migration, and the act of documenting personal histories.

Why Watch

  • •See how friendship evolves across continents.
  • •Find out about life in Cuba and Europe.
  • •Meet two filmmakers with a shared past.

Did You Know

•The film was nominated for the Feature Length Documentary at the Guadalajara International Film Festival in 2020.
•In a Whisper won the Best Documentary Coral Award at the Havana Film Festival in 2019.
•The film received the Award for Best Feature-Length Documentary at IDFA in 2019.
•The documentary was directed by Cuban filmmakers Patricia Pérez Fernández and Heidi Hassan.

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Cuban cinemaDocumentary enthusiastsFriendship stories