Memories of the motherland
In Mariel Sosa’s captivating short film, a Peruvian coffee farmer explores his late mother’s legacy and examines his role in preserving their community's way of life.
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- Production Company Palo Santo
- Director Mariel Sosa
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Credits
powered by
- Production Company Palo Santo
- Director Mariel Sosa
- DP Ksusha Genenfeld
- Script Mariel Sosa
- Colour Grading Sam Gilling
- Editor Italo Bancayan
- Composer Yannick Wandel
Credits
powered by
- Production Company Palo Santo
- Director Mariel Sosa
- DP Ksusha Genenfeld
- Script Mariel Sosa
- Colour Grading Sam Gilling
- Editor Italo Bancayan
- Composer Yannick Wandel
Shot on Kodak 16MM amidst the lush landscapes of Cusco, Peru, director Mariel Sosa’s exquisite short film, Growers, produced through Palo Santo, examines sustainable coffee farming from a sensitive and human perspective.
Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Peru's Mountains and the Amazon rainforest, a farmer talks fondly of his late mother, recalling how she taught him to cultivate the Earth, and how he longs to be reunited with her in the next life.
Through colourful imagery of nature and a vibrant community, the film showcases the timeless beauty of sustainable farming and highlights the vital role farmers play in preserving their land's culture and traditions.
