Documentary, 15 min, directed by Sjors Swierstra, produced by Blackframe
Editor: Daan Wijdeveld NCE
Although she did not live through Argentina’s last military junta (1974–1983) herself, Argentine-Dutch visual artist Aimée Zito Lema grew up in the shadow of the violent history that marked her family and her country. At a young age she became fascinated by archive photos of people who dared to stand up against Jorge Videla’s regime.
In Buenos Aires, she and her daughter create a performance artwork in which they embody the past and try to imagine a new future. She shows how art can act as a medium for processing the past, bridging national borders and generations.
Awards & festivals
- Impact Award – The Fine Arts Film Festival, Los Angeles 2024
- Special Mention – On Art Festival, Poland 2023
- Premiere at Go Short – International Short Film Festival Nijmegen 2023
- Screened at FIFA (Festival International du Film sur l’Art) Montreal, Master of Art Film Festival Sofia and St. Louis International Film Festival