Vivian Cruz

Inspired by a book of Italo Calvino, Elba & Federico tells the story of a couple in their day-to-day life. The man works at night, the woman during the day. The moments they meet in their tiny, sleazy apartment are of unexpected tenderness, but more often, of out of hand futilities and pent-up frustrations. This short film was originally part of the performance Her Body Doesn’t Fit Her Soul (1993).

Benjamin is an old bachelor who lives with his sister. One day he falls in love with the young Natividad. Seeing that the love letter strategy doesn't work with the girl, Benjamín decides to kidnap her.