Mataperra
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.
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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