Itu Ninu

synopsis

In the not-so-distant future of 2084, Ángel finds himself as a climate migrant trapped in an undisclosed city, under constant surveillance. Amidst a bleak and oppressive existence, Ángel makes a living by cultivating plants, preserving the fading wisdom of seeds. Within this desolate landscape he crosses paths with Sofia, another climate migrant who works at a recycling facility. Fate intertwines their lives when a chance encounter reveals an unexpected connection: a shared language.

Ángel’s longing for human connection and a glimmer of hope, incites him to reach out to Sofia. Aware of the omnipresent digital monitoring, Ángel decides to communicate with her through the timeless medium of pen and paper, fostering an intimate, clandestine bond. As their secret correspondence unfolds, a friendship grows between Ángel and Sofia as does their desire for liberation from excessive control.

about the director

Itandehui Jansen was born in Oaxaca, Mexico and studied film directing at the Netherlands Film Academy in Amsterdam. She participated in different international training programs, such as the Berlinale Talents, The Binger Film Lab, and the Torino Film Lab. Her films have screened at international festivals such as the IDFA (International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam), The Morelia International Film Festival, Washington D.C. Shorts, ZINEBI, and SLAMDANCE. Her films received multiple international awards and she was nominated for the Mexican Film Critics Award Diosa de Plata 2013. Her feature drama film In Times of Rain won the Award for Best Emerging Feature Film at the Oaxaca Film Fest. Itu Ninu was awarded the Festival Grand Prize at the Arizona International Film Festival. At present she teaches Screenwriting and Directing at Screen Academy Scotland and is the programme lead for the MA Film.