El Fondo Como Protagonista (The Background as Protagonist)

This screening features a selection of Venezuelan materialist short films and video essays that focus on the city of Caracas. In contrast to the heavily scripted documentaries produced by the tourism industry, or the amarillista (sensationalist) tendency of news reports, these experimental works present a candidly materialist document of a unique city.

Following the screening, moderator Alex Chaparro will lead a brief conversation with filmmakers Henry Solorzano and Gabriela García about the context, production, and significance of their work.