Yaya
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Yaya is a young woman with Down syndrome who is tired of being ignored and infantilized by everyone around her. While working at her uncle’s grocery store, Yaya befriends Genesis, a rebellious teenager who proposes getting a tattoo together, challenging her to break free from her restricted routine.
- Director
- Leticia Akel Escárate
- Time
- 0:20:02
- Country
- Chile
- Genre
- Drama
- Year
- 2023
- Cast
- Daniela Leyton Escauriaza (as Yaya), Julia Lübbert Retuerto (as Génesis), René Miranda Díaz (as Alan)
Director
Leticia Akel Escárate
Chilean director and screenwriter. Her short films have been screened at numerous film festivals, including Aspen ShortsFest, Palm Springs ShortFest, Seattle International Film Festival, and Cinélatino Rencontres de Toulouse. Her previous short film "Premonition" won the Cacho Pallero Award at the Huesca International Film Festival, along with four other Special Jury Mentions.
Cast
Daniela Leyton Escauriaza (as Yaya), Julia Lübbert Retuerto (as Génesis), René Miranda Díaz (as Alan)
Screening
Screening Venue
| Venue | Schedule | Ticket Reservation |
|---|---|---|
| Futakotamagawa Rise Studio & Hall | 2024.06.14 [Fri] 11:00-12:50 (Screening80min+Q&A30min) |
Online Screening
| Online | schedule | Online Screening |
|---|---|---|
| Online Grand Theater | 2024.06.01 [Sat] - 06.30 [Sun] |
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