Directing
Ralva Álvarez
Born
2000-07-05 (26)
Place of birth
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Known for
Directing
Credits
6 titles
Ralva Álvarez is a Dominican filmmaker, producer, and director dedicated to preserving and celebrating her country’s rich cultural heritage through cinema. Her short film “Sacred Friday” was a finalist in the Keep Walking Films screenplay competition, while “The Celebration of the Tragic Silence of the Youngest One” won first place at the Minuto Maltratada Festival. Additionally, her film “Velvet Ghetto” was an official selection at the Trinidad and Tobago Film Festival. Ralva works closely with her partner, Santiago García, co-directing projects such as “Letters”. Her work stands out for telling authentic stories that connect the intimate with the collective, establishing her as a promisin…
Known for
NRA stranger kidnaps a pair of brothers and does everything he can to take the older brother's place.
Mérito
2024
During an argument with her parents, Sara decides to show them a documentary about the only woman in a movie set in the country. What they don't realize is that this was done by Sara and her classmates, and the opportunities it will bring to her career as a filmmaker.
Guetos de Terciopelo
2022
NRIn the heart of a Dominican family’s home, the youngest daughter’s thirteenth birthday is being celebrated. Balloons, cake, and music cannot hide the tension that lingers in the air. Amid the party, between music and applause, Minerva receives a special gift from her father. What seems like an innocent gesture turns into a silent revelation of the fear that has long resided in her heart. Through glances, restrained gestures, and meaningful details, the short film portrays domestic violence from a child’s perspective, where joy and horror coexist in the same space.
The Celebration of the Tragic Silence of the Youngest One
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Behind the camera
NRA stranger kidnaps a pair of brothers and does everything he can to take the older brother's place.
Mérito
2024
During an argument with her parents, Sara decides to show them a documentary about the only woman in a movie set in the country. What they don't realize is that this was done by Sara and her classmates, and the opportunities it will bring to her career as a filmmaker.
Guetos de Terciopelo
2022
During an argument with her parents, Sara decides to show them a documentary about the only woman in a movie set in the country. What they don't realize is that this was done by Sara and her classmates, and the opportunities it will bring to her career as a filmmaker.
Guetos de Terciopelo
2022
During an argument with her parents, Sara decides to show them a documentary about the only woman in a movie set in the country. What they don't realize is that this was done by Sara and her classmates, and the opportunities it will bring to her career as a filmmaker.
Guetos de Terciopelo
2022
NRIn the heart of a Dominican family’s home, the youngest daughter’s thirteenth birthday is being celebrated. Balloons, cake, and music cannot hide the tension that lingers in the air. Amid the party, between music and applause, Minerva receives a special gift from her father. What seems like an innocent gesture turns into a silent revelation of the fear that has long resided in her heart. Through glances, restrained gestures, and meaningful details, the short film portrays domestic violence from a child’s perspective, where joy and horror coexist in the same space.
The Celebration of the Tragic Silence of the Youngest One
—
NRIn the heart of a Dominican family’s home, the youngest daughter’s thirteenth birthday is being celebrated. Balloons, cake, and music cannot hide the tension that lingers in the air. Amid the party, between music and applause, Minerva receives a special gift from her father. What seems like an innocent gesture turns into a silent revelation of the fear that has long resided in her heart. Through glances, restrained gestures, and meaningful details, the short film portrays domestic violence from a child’s perspective, where joy and horror coexist in the same space.
The Celebration of the Tragic Silence of the Youngest One
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