Barbara and Pol spend a few days on holiday with a group of friends in a house surrounded by nature. They want to have a good time and find a peaceful space where they can enjoy their intimacy.

With the support of Pol, in the midst of nature, between tears and laughter, Barbara will heal old wounds and redefine her sexuality.

Direction: Irene Moray

Script: Irene Moray

Production: Miriam Porté

Cinematography: Irene Moray

Editing: Ana Pfaff

Production Design: Marina Pérez

Costume Design: Helena Contreras

Make-Up: María Liaño

Sound: Xavi Saucedo

Original Score: Nico Roig

Visual Effects: Rafael Galdó

Cast: Elena Martín, Max Grosse Majench

Original Title: SUC DE SÍNDRIA

Original Language: Catalan

Film Production Country: Spain

Website: http://sucdesindria.com

Social Media: https://twitter.com/sucdesindria

Statement of the Director/s
My aim with this film was to explain an honest love story and present a female character who is capable of overcoming an episode of sexual abuse. Nowadays and especially in my country, Spain, rape is still a very common situation and a huge taboo. When people talk about this reality the focus is always on the trauma instead of in the chance of healing.
The innovation of this film is not only in the theme, but in the point of view from which it is explained. We travel with a couple for a weekend to observe the chances of learning and renewal that can result from this experience. With love, trust and compassion, they both will redefine their sexuality and help her to reconnect with her body.
For me, it is particularly important to present a healthy relationship model, avoiding the toxic clichés that we usually find on the screen. That’s why the female protagonist, far from being a victim, is a strong, assertive and fun person, and also that’s why I draw a sensitive male co-protagonist with enough emotional intelligence to accompany her in this complex process.
I based my work with the actors in guided meditations that I made up for them, in order to bring them into a state of real connection and vulnerability. We also used tantra exercices to help them connect with each other at a deeper level and create a strong bond of trust.
The film crew was strongly led by women and everyone helped to create a safe environment on set for the protagonists to be comfortable, which was key for the outcome of the piece.
It is very important to me to explain this story and spread it around the world. My wish is to create an alternative narrative for this usually painful experience, one that can bring light and hope.

Biography of the Director/s
Irene Moray (1992) is a photographer and filmmaker from Barcelona. In 2012 she moved to Berlin and for three years she collaborated with the performance collective the--family with which she performed in various cultural entities throughout Europe such as the Astrup Fearnley Museum in Oslo or the Chisenhale Gallery in London. During her stay in Berlin she directed her first fiction short film: BAD LESBIAN.

After four years in Germany she decided to return to her hometown where she shot her next short film as a writer and director: WATERMELON JUICE. She works as a photographer for different agencies, producers and publications such as i-D, Dream Magazine, S.C.P.F., Distinto Films or Erika Lust.

Filmography of the Director/s
2018 - BAD LESBIAN, short
2019 - WATERMELON JUICE, short

Awards Won
2019 / BERLINALE - Berlin International Film Festival ( Germany ) / Berlin Short Film Candidate for EFA Awards
2019 / Semana de Cine de Medina del Campo ( Spain ) / Roel de Plata - Special Jury Award, Best Actress - Elena Martín
2019 / Festival de Málaga. Cine en Español ( Spain ) / Best actress (Ex aequo) for Elena Martín
2019 / Cinema Jove - Festival Internacional de Cine de Valencia ( Spain ) / Premio Feroz for Best Short, Special Jury Award, Youth Jury Award
2019 / Friss Hús Budapest International Shortfilm Festival ( Hungary ) / Audience Award
2019 / Festival of Nations – International Short Film Festival ( Austria ) / Special Mention
2019 / Premios Pávez: Festival Nacional de Cortometrajes Talavera de la Reina ( Spain ) / Best actress (Ex aequo) for Elena Martín
2019 / Ull-Nu Festival de joves realitzadors dels Pirineus ( Andorra ) / Best Short Film (Ex aequo)
2019 / Festival de Cinema de Menorca ( Spain ) / Millor curtmetratge 'Illes en Curt' - ex aequo

Production Company:
Distinto Films
Miriam Porté
C/Jonqueres 16 9B
Barcelona, 08003, Spain
E-Mail: [email protected]
Phone: +34 933192094
Website: http://www.distintofilms.com/

World Sales:
Marvin&Wayne
Josep Prim
Pelai 9, 2-2B
Barcelona, 08001, Spain
E-Mail: [email protected]
Phone: +34 934863313
Website: https://marvinwayne.com/

Press:
MADAVENUE
Eva Herrero
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Barcelona, 08009, Spain
E-Mail: [email protected]
Phone: +34 649706807
Website: http://madavenue.es/