Synopsis
Seeking change, 21-year-old Simon finds purpose by befriending two disabled children who teach him to embrace life’s joys. Together, they navigate a world not designed for them, inventing their own rules for love and happiness.
Presented by the director
Filmmaker
Federico Luis
He studied Social Communication at the University of Buenos Aires. In 2013 he co-directed Vidrios, his final thesis, which premiered at BAFICI. His subsequent works also participated in the Argentine festival, and with La siesta he competed in the Official Short Film Selection at Cannes and won an award at Toronto. The following films won awards at IDFA, Mar del Plata or the Critics’ Week at Cannes, and also premiered at festivals such as Visions du Réel or San Sebastián.
Filmography: Simon of the Mountain (2024, D'A 2025), How to Be Pehuén Pedre (short film, 2024), At the Very Moment (short film, co-directed, 2023), Stay Still or I'll Love You (short film, 2023), La hija (short film, 2023), El beso (short film, 2021), The Nap (short film, 2019), Mirko (short film, 2018), Glasses (co-directed, 2013)
Awards and festivals
Grand Prize of the Critic's Week
Poster
