Monica Velasco

A group of people on their way to a protest are kidnapped. We follow them in their journey through the darkness, not knowing whether they'll see light again.

“Threads of Blood” is a collective documentary in which thirteen filmmakers from different parts of the world share and showcase their personal stories about menstruation. The essayistic documentary brings together various formats such as video letters, video calls, and archival material.

A group of people on their way to a protest are kidnapped. We follow them in their journey through the darkness, not knowing whether they'll see light again.

Rosa, the first deaf law student in Guadalajara, and Saira, an immigrant from California confronting her gender identity, try to stay together despite their realities and the distance between them. The Silence of My Hands, through a sensory journey spoken entirely in sign language, reveals the trust in their relationship and tests the adversities they face, immersing us in the silence of the last memories they share together.

After a violent confrontation, a wounded soldier is rescued by Yolanda, an elderly farmer, and her granddaughter Alejandra. The two live on a ranch in the middle of the mountains, where they hide the young man. While Yolanda decides whether they should help him, putting their own lives at risk, Alejandra will try to confirm her own suspicions.