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My artistic vision is rooted in the desire to illuminate the invisible — to tell stories that quietly unfold in the shadows of memory, illness, and emotional solitude. I am deeply drawn to themes of memory, identity, aging, and the silent battles many endure in their everyday lives. My films seek to portray social realities with honesty and sensitivity, immersing the viewer in the lived experience of the characters. By embracing a first-person perspective, I strive to create an emotional bridge between the audience and those whose voices are often unheard. Through cinema, I aim not only to reflect truth, but to awaken empathy — offering a window into the fragile, complex beauty of being human.
Country: Spain
Webpage: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm12771655/
Álvaro Gabarrón is an independent director, screenwriter, and producer, as well as the founder of Alga Films, his own production company established in 2019. He made his debut as director and screenwriter in 2020 with the short film The Illustration, which was selected for the Cyborg Film Festival (Italy) and Sombra Festival (Murcia). His next project, Desmadres, a tragicomedy, was selected for the Bitesize Film Festival. His most recent work, Zheimer, starring the renowned actress Lone Fleming, has garnered several awards, including Best Spanish Short Film at the LHIFF 2024, and has been selected for numerous international festivals. In December 2024, he received the Social Inclusion Award at the Youth Awards of the Region of Murcia for raising awareness about Alzheimer’s, further solidifying his reputation as a creator of emotionally impactful and socially relevant stories.
One morning, an elderly woman who’s grieving with Alzheimer awakens, gazes into the mirror, and...
