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Mataperra

Dutch Premiere
Available online: 23/03/2025
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Director Rachel Trudeau
Canada 2024
21 minutes
Spanish
Yelda aspires to make a mark in history by becoming the first Cuban woman to conquer three legendary climbing ascents.

Synopsis

Yelda del Carmen leaves her Cuban homeland for Montreal, where she must rebuild her dance career from scratch. Before fully dedicating herself to her dance aspirations, she undertakes a unique climbing adventure in Cuba. She aims to leave a lasting imprint on history by becoming the first Cuban woman to conquer three mythical ascents.

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Yelda del Carmen leaves her Cuban homeland for Montreal, where she must rebuild her dance career from scratch. Before fully dedicating herself to her dance aspirations, she undertakes a unique climbing adventure in Cuba. She aims to leave a lasting imprint on history by becoming the first Cuban woman to conquer three mythical ascents.

Full credits

Section
Short Docs
Director
Rachel Trudeau
Production countries
Canada
Production year
2024
Duration
21 minutes
Producer
Rachel Trudeau
Distribution
Spira

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