Heliconia (2020)
The feline and weary body of a young girl is surrounded by Christian symbols. Crosses, Sulpician images, miniature altars lose their religious meaning to become merely decorative items. Mixed with plastic toys and photographs, they compose secular still lives. A church service is observed surreptitiously through a ground-floor window, like some strange custom, only to be interrupted by the sound of a moped backfiring, inviting the girl to take flight. This religious setting, often filmed in countershot to the beautiful faces of three teenagers, then gives way to wide shots of the luxuriant nature they are bathed in. Their nimble, young bodies find a perfect refuge in the comfortable branches of a mango tree. But at this age, the thirst for thrills cannot be restricted to a familiar setting. The trio hits the road. Without bothering with narrative dross, Heliconia offers a sensual road-trip and gorgeous tableaux vivants that do justice to film as a medium.
Cast
Themes
Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery
Keywords
coming of age, short film
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Heliconia about?
- The feline and weary body of a young girl is surrounded by Christian symbols. Crosses, Sulpician images, miniature altars lose their religious meaning to become merely decorative items. Mixed with plastic toys and photographs, they compose secular still lives. A church service is observed surreptitiously through a ground-floor window, like some strange custom, only to be interrupted by the sound of a moped backfiring, inviting the girl to take flight. This religious setting, often filmed in countershot to the beautiful faces of three teenagers, then gives way to wide shots of the luxuriant nature they are bathed in. Their nimble, young bodies find a perfect refuge in the comfortable branches of a mango tree. But at this age, the thirst for thrills cannot be restricted to a familiar setting. The trio hits the road. Without bothering with narrative dross, Heliconia offers a sensual road-trip and gorgeous tableaux vivants that do justice to film as a medium.
- Who directed Heliconia?
- Heliconia was directed by Paula Rodríguez Polanco.
- Who stars in Heliconia?
- Heliconia stars Ana Sofia Pulgarin, Alejandro Losada, Pablo Cerquera.
- How long is Heliconia?
- Heliconia has a runtime of 28m (28 minutes).
- What genre is Heliconia?
- Heliconia is a Drama film.
- Where was Heliconia produced?
- Heliconia was produced in France.
- What are the themes of Heliconia?
- The themes of Heliconia include: Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.