LA ENA • 2019
DIRECTOR: Amilcar Navarro
COUNTRY: Cuba
RUNTIME: '90
SYNOPSIS: La ENA is a visual study and meditation on Cuba's national arts school system. In an era school privatization and "the end of history" La ENA is both a meditation on a crumbling political project and a love letter to the value and importance of education for all.
NOMINATIONS:
• Best Feature Doc
FEATURE DOCS
DORIVAL CAYMMI - BLACK TO BLUE • 2019
DIRECTOR: Henrique Dantas
COUNTRY: Brazil
RUNTIME: '88
SYNOPSIS: He was the first to sing the Orixás and introduce Tempo do Candomblé in Brazilian popular music. He challenged his own death by surrendering himself to Iemanjá's arms. Dorival Caymmi did not die. He turned into sea.
NOMINATIONS:
• Best Feature Doc
THE LAST DAY ON DUTY • 2019
DIRECTOR: Jon Cortegoso
COUNTRY: Spain
RUNTIME: '73
SYNOPSIS: “The Last Day On Duty” covers the last stretch of the career of Javier Herrán, a firefighter stationed in Urioste (Bizkaia). As he approaches retirement, you will get an insight into the workings of a well-oiled group and, particularly, the life of one of the brigade’s most eccentric firefighters with rank of corporal, who does not want to face up to retirement. The film focusing on his journey along with Javier Galbarriartu opens a window onto the work of a profession whose members risk their lives for other citizens. This documentary that discusses life and ageing reveals the feelings of the main character who still seems young, both physically and at heart, and who loves a job that he does not want to give up.
NOMINATIONS:
• Best Feature Doc
