Synopsis

Young pregnant Valeria looks different from ordinary young pregnant women. Her routine seems to be a far cry from motherhood, and gradually breaks down, as her pregnancy progresses. Her dream life, her mind and body, and her desires seem to grow distant from her. As she starts to suffer from nightmares and illusions, she finds herself gradually falling into darkness. Michelle Garza Cervera’s debut feature flm, Huesera, shows a new perspective that juxtaposes a person’s desires, anxiety and motherhood. Valeria’s extreme fear of pregnancy reveals the other oppressive aspects of motherhood, a traditional value. Huesera is an outstanding cinematic work with bold directing that captures the dark abyss hidden behind routine with cameras, elaborate sound design, a mystery plot, and a narrative of desire in the peculiar world of Mexican folk horror. (Jin PARK)

Diretor

Michelle GARZA CERVERA

Michelle GARZA CERVERA graduated from Centro de Capacitación Cinematográfica in Mexico City. She was awarded a Chevening scholarship in the UK and completed an M.F.A in Directing at Goldsmiths University. Her shorts have been selected in over a hundred film festivals around the world. Huesera is her feature debut.