Josep Alorda Roca
Directing
Biography
Josep Alorda is a versatile filmmaker with experience both as a screenwriter and in the cinematography department. In 2021, he made his directorial debut with "Primavera Esvaïda", an emotive exploration of the final days of an elderly Mallorcan woman, inspired by the cinematic language of Yasujiro Ozu's works. The film, which beautifully captures the essence of human emotions and the passage of time, was well-received and is available on Filmin. Currently, Josep is in the distribution phase of his latest project, "Guaret". This film delves into the captivating journey of self-discovery undertaken by a man who finds solace and his identity through the poetry of Damià Huguet. With his unique perspective and storytelling abilities, Josep creates narratives that invite reflection and resonate with audiences. Although still early in his career, Josep's films possess a distinctive "glocal" quality, combining universal themes with a deep appreciation for his Mallorcan roots. His work reflects a profound understanding of the complexities of human emotions and a keen eye for visually impactful storytelling.
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Engabiat
Pedro is Mallorcan, born to a mother from Burgos and a father from Mallorca. Due to his distant relationship with his father, Pedro doesn't fully master Mallorcan as a language. He turns to the works of Damià Huguet to remember his father, as only his poems can fill the void left by his death. The poet's words transport Pedro to his childhood and his roots, even though many of the words are unknown to him, despite them belonging to his language. This becomes the driving force behind the protagonist's search for his own identity, his origins, what it means to be a man, father-son relationships, collective identity, and "mallorquinness". Pedro constantly questions the emotions stirred by Huguet's poetry, and, most importantly, who he is and where he belongs.
Guaret
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Primavera esvaïda
Amidst the tumult of the city, a man and a woman talk about the past of their hometown, the paths they have taken in life and the hope for a better future.
Those things, all of them
Felip, a 63-year-old Mallorcan farmer, lives alone in an old farmhouse. Everything seems calm, but the space reveals wounds that have yet to heal. The memory of a tragic accident keeps him trapped in a loop of grief and routine from which he cannot escape.
The two wells
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Confinament 8½
As part of a slow cinema residency on the island of Ibiza, a filmmaker collects and dries flowers as an intimate gesture of resistance against the wild transformation of the landscape. A quiet portrait that lies between observation, memory, and preservation.