Synopsis

15-year-old Barbara leaves behind the crisis in Venezuela and embarks on a journey to traverse South America, seeking better life conditions in Chile. She recalls the night she crossed the Andean Plateau at 4,000 meters above sea level, struggling against biting cold and exhaustion but guided by a spiritual presence that wanders like the wind. This otherworldly landscape of snowcapped mountains, wild alpacas, crystal clear streams, and parched stretches of desert between Bolivia and Chile make up one of the most dangerous migrant routes in Latin America. Amidst desolation, one thing remains clear to Barbara: she must never give up no matter what.

Team

• Matías

  Rojas Valencia

  Director

  Matías Rojas Valencia, his debut feature film, Raíz, premiered at the San Sebastián Film Festival and won Best Chilean Film at FICV. His short film Necesito Saber was produced as part of the Cannes Factory programme and premiered at the Directors’ Fortnight. In 2021, he released Un Lugar Llamado Dignidad at PÖFF, a co-production of five countries. In 2023, he premiered the documentary Aullido de Invierno at PÖFF, which won SANFIC 20 and is available on FILMIN. His documentary short Atardecer en América will have its world premiere at Berlinale 2025 in the Generation 14plus section. Meanwhile, he is working on his fourth feature film, Patas de Perro.

• Tomás

  Gerlach Mora

  Producer

  Tomás Gerlach Mora, a producer with a degree in Filmmaking from the University of Chile. In 2012, he founded the production company A Simple Vista, where he has worked on renowned projects. He produced El Vals de los Inútiles by Edison Cájas (nominated for the 2015 Platino Awards) and participated in festivals such as Mar del Plata and Biarritz. He was part of the development of Visión Nocturna by Carolina Moscoso, which won FidMarseille 2020. He produced Aullido de Invierno by Matías Rojas Valencia, premiered at Tallinn Black Nights and awarded Best Film at SANFIC 2024. He is currently developing Raíz Podrida by Carlos Leiva. Since 2021, he has led the company’s Film Adaptation Plan, which includes Patas de Perro by Matías Rojas Valencia, a project in advanced development and financing, and Piñen by Carolina Moscoso, based on the book of the same name by Mapuche writer Daniela Catrileo.

Technical Info

Year of Production: 2025
Format: 2K
Duration: 17 minutes 13 seconds
Countries: Brazil, Chile, and Colombia
Director: Matías Rojas Valencia
Producers: Françoise Nieto-Fong and Tomás Gerlach Mora
Production Companies: Centauro and A Simple Vista
Instagram: A Simple Vista Producciones

Awards and Official Selections

Official Selection at Berlinale, Generation 14+ Section.
Young Jury Award in the Generation 14+, Berlinale.