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CineYouth Program

Espressivo: Music and Dance

  Canada, Spain, United States     8 shorts | 64 minutes

Screenings & Events

In-Person Screening

Sat, Apr 26 @ 2:30pm CDT

at Facets

Virtual Screening

Available to stream Mon, April 28 @ 12:00pm CT through Sun, May 4 @ 11:59pm CT for a 48-hour watch window.

Synopsis

Let the sound waves move your spirit. Music and dance are at the core of these personal and innovative works exploring cultural identity, nostalgia, loss, and remembrance. Like a playlist on shuffle, music videos, documentaries, and narrative dramas from these 8 filmmakers coalesce into a gorgeous display of how music can connect us, no matter who or where we are.

Please note: Films in this program contain flashing lights and themes, images, and language that may not be suitable for all ages.

Films

Two girls sit on a set of stairs, gazing out of the window.

Rabbit by Creeping Charlie

Leila Minara Boisvert | Chicago, Illinois | Age 20

In this dreamy music video, two girls reminisce on their early childhoods, longing for the simplistic and innocent past. Set amidst a beautiful fall day and adorned with feminine playfulness, Rabbit explores how childhood notions evolve into contemporary creativity.

A Mexican woman in a mariachi outfit plays the trumpet.

Las Mariachis

Francesca Hill | Los Angeles, California | Age 21

This documentary follows Maricella Martinez, the director of the all-female mariachi band Mariachis Lindas Mexicanas as she balances the band and motherhood. With a backdrop of lively and lilting tunes, Marcialla reflects on the ways in which Mariachi music has shaped her as a person.

A boy sits within a spotlight in a theater.

Dis Feeling

Ellie Bonefas | Elmhurst, Illinois | Age 22

In this stylish and atmospheric music video of his original song, Leif Ericson 7th grader Avant Spann speaks to both his past struggles and his dreams for his future. This piece was created as a part of The BASE Chicago’s Feel the BASE music video program.

Sheet music is overlaid on top of an image of a powerline in the sky.

Symphony ((SIN)FONÍA)

Leyre Cazalla Ruiz | Spain | Age 21

This abstract documentary simulates the experience of living with four distinct auditory conditions through the use of narration, instrumental music, unique sound design, and vibrant visuals. Two voices reflect on the uniqueness of the sense of hearing itself, and how it shapes our perception and emotions.

A man illuminated by a city scape looks back at someone.

The Pact

Wesley Kersey, Isaac Maas, Patrick Marsh, Joel Rodgers, & Nathan Thompkins | Indianapolis, Indiana | Age 22

This punchy music video takes a look at lost love through swirling memories of the past and features original music by Worry Club.

Two men sit across from each other in the backstage of a television set.

The Honey Trap

Christopher Jordan | Los Angeles, California | Age 22

While at work, a young fan watches a video of his favorite musician on a talk show. Soon, he finds himself connecting with the superstar in ways he never expected.

A woman and a man walk underneath a beautiful woven floral arch in the woods.

The Delightful One (La Ravissante)

Diego Gros-Louis | Canada | Age 19

This experimental documentary is an ode to the rich culture and history of the Huron-Wedant Indigenous peoples. Mixing traditional music, spoken poetry, and footage of everyday life on their land, this work paints a picture of their past, present, and future.

A group of mourning women cluster around the body of a young girl.

Chiquita piconera

Mey Montero | Spain | Age 22

A grieving mother uses vibrant Spanish dancing to cope with the loss of her youngest daughter. However, the intensity of her grief and escapism threatens her relationship with her oldest daughter.