March 23 — April 2

Toward Morning I Climb Down and Wander Back Into the House

Carlos Balbuena

Un impulso colectivo - Curts Spain 10 min World premiere
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Synopsis

Non-narrative film that shows seemingly inconsequential details of the author’s daily life that nevertheless end up reflecting deep and complex states of mind. Above the images, a woman’s voice recites some poems by Raymond Carver.

SESSIONS

30/04/2021 – 18:00H – ZUMZEIG
07/05/2021 – 18:00H – AUDITORI CCCB
This short film is part of the session Un Impulso Colectivo Shorts: The Day of Today.

Themes

Short FilmDocumentaryLiterature

Filmmaker

Carlos Balbuena

Installed in Barcelona, he graduated from ESCAC and is currently a doctoral student in Media from the Carlos III University of Madrid. He is an editor and has worked as a film critic and writer for various media and publications. He has directed several short films and video clips for artists like Nacho Vegas, and has been part of D’A’s program in several occasions.

Filmography: Toward Morning I Climb Down and Wander Back Into the House (curt, 2021), Tres quarteres (migmetratge, 2019, D'A 2019), Elefantes (2017, D’A 2018), Cenizas (2013, D’A 2014), Un poco de sal para la lubina (curt, 2005), Detalles sórdidos (curt, 2007)

Carlos Balbuena

Film information

Director: Carlos Balbuena
Script: Carlos Balbuena
Contact: Carlos Balbuena
With: Abril Balbuena, Mar Rosso
Country: Spain
Year: 2021
Format: Digital
Length: 10 min
Language: English
Subtitles: Spanish
Edition: 2021

Poster

Toward Morning I Climb Down and Wander Back Into the House

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