The Light that Covers the Wounds
Pol Merchan
Documentary : 12' / Autobiographical, Trans, Family, Identity

After many years of silence and distance, a filmmaker travels to his place of origin with the intention of reuniting with his mother. As the encounter unfolds, the lights and shadows of their relationship are revealed, hinting at a moment of emotional openness.

QL - Queer Focus

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Year: 2024

Country: Spain, Germany

Language: catalan

Subtitles: english

With: Rosa Taribó, Pol Merchan

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Pol Merchan

Spain


Pol Merchan is an artist and filmmaker, curator at the Xposed Queer Film Festival and is a member of the Berlinale selection committee. Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts and a Master’s degree in Art in Context, his work explores the intersection of historiography, autobiography, fiction, and documentary. His works have been exhibited internationally at art institutions and film festivals, including the MoMA, Museo Reina Sofía, Rotterdam Film Festival, Dok Leipzig, Hot Docs and Anthology Film Archives.

 

Photo: Jacintha Nolte


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