January First (2022)

Shot on New Years in Santiago, Chile.

January First (2022) poster

December 31st, 2018. The streets of Santiago turn into the stage of a collective party where people share their wishes for the year to come. Demian and Maite, two strangers up until that night, walk through the city discovering each other amidst a sea of people. This non-fiction short film, shot on New Year's Eve, witnesses an intimate encounter in a euphoric city. Time passes by and a social revolt and a pandemic turn this footage into a portrait of an unrepeatable night.

Director: Constanza Lobos Arévalo
Runtime: 22 min
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Language: Español
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Constanza Lobos Arévalo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is January First about?
December 31st, 2018. The streets of Santiago turn into the stage of a collective party where people share their wishes for the year to come. Demian and Maite, two strangers up until that night, walk through the city discovering each other amidst a sea of people. This non-fiction short film, shot on New Year's Eve, witnesses an intimate encounter in a euphoric city. Time passes by and a social revolt and a pandemic turn this footage into a portrait of an unrepeatable night.
Who directed January First?
January First was directed by Constanza Lobos Arévalo.
Who stars in January First?
January First stars Demian Hernández, Maite Muñoz Larrondo.
How long is January First?
January First has a runtime of 22m (22 minutes).