A young idealist from Barcelona looks at this metropolis, post 9/11, with the love that the entire world shares in that moment.
Written, directed, shot and edited by Begonya Plaza
SOUVENIR VIEWS is a 25 minute documentary, shot in New York City and Barcelona, with Spanish and English subtitles. The film takes place immediately after the tragic World Trade Center Attack of 9/11.
Never imagining that such an attrocity would be part of Marc's fate, and while influenced by the Situationist Movement and Guy Debord, Mr. Larre Miranda visits New York with the intention of self-inflicting an extreme experience to challenge himself for manhood.
Begonya Plaza, with camera in hand, follows Marc's story over the span of 1½ years, from his New York homeless existence, to the conforts of his family’s home in Barcelona, as they yearn for their son's return.
Marc's poetic spirit creates a timely work of art that speaks deliberately to the heart of all mourning New Yorkers while also aiding his vulnerable subsistence.
In the middle of winter, sleeping on a construction site, hungry and homeless, Marc one day sees a matchbook on the pavement that immediately inspires him with the vision to create a cut-out of the skyline of Manhattan.
Marc’s personal rite-of-passage, proved him that with loving courage, and ingeniuos talent, one can overcome misfortune, fears and even achieve personal greatness.
"Souvenir Views" Premiered in 2003 at The Tribeca Film Festival, Festival Internacional de Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano de Havana, Cuba, 2004 Gerona Film Festival of Spain, Festival Internacional de cortometrajes de Barcelona 2005, aired on IFC 2005/06, and toured universities: Dartmouth College (Women's Studies, and Theater Departments) and Wagner College (Psychology, Sociology and English Departments), Young Filmmakers Program at Anthology Film Archives of New York.
Underground music in subways, and streets color this nostalgic look at the New York City just after 9/11.
Digital Video, aspect ratio: 3:2 (720 x 480) and video screen ration 4:3. Edited on Final Cut Pro.
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