«Where do you come from? It is a short film with a high impact made by Uruguayan artist Juan Cristiani, who Do tackle the preservation of animals and climate change. During the work, the crisis opposite our planet with shocking images is reflected, culminating in the hopeful future for the new generations, represented by a girl who establishes a new pact with animals.
Immersive aesthetics and careful transitions make this project a sensitive and emotional experience. Cameras in the first person were used to approach young people and make contact with the language of video games, which immerses the viewer even more in the story. Through advanced 3D animation techniques, the short film presents lively and detailed landscapes, which one realistic and magical environment that records the essence of fantasy without losing sight of the critical message of the work.
The emotional synchronization of music and images, made by Cristiani, accentuates both the moments of reflection and those of hope. The art animation and direction, responsible for the Argentinian animator Alejandro Maidana, were of fundamental importance to wear this work with relevance.
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The sunken city symbolizes the effects of the environment. The Blue Whale, the largest animal in the world, represents natureWhat offers us a second chance to change our behavior urgently. Just as the whale strength is needed to increase the city to the surface, we also have to participate to take on ecological challenges and to guarantee a sustainable future. This metaphor emphasizes that we are not separated from other living beings, but are deeply intertwined with them. The survival of animals in the wild reflects the health of our planet; By protecting your habitat, we save our own good ones.
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Since the premiere in July 2023 in De Strip with San Diego, The short film where do you come from? It is presented at more than 150 festivals worldwideGetting 30 excellent prices, including those of Amnesty International for Human Rights in France. It is also projected in important conferences such as COP28 in the United Arab Emirates and COP16 in Colombia, and the message has the world’s largest school, City Montessori School in India, with more than 60,000 students. Moreover, it was selected by UNESCO and the European Union to project in educational centers in Latin -America.
For the year 2025, “Where do you come from?” will be part of the programming of the cinemas, The first traveling cinema of Brazil that works completely with solar energy and reaches all corners of the country. Juan Cristiani currently writes a fantasy story for young people who will expand the story of «Where do you come from?«, Presenting a girl and a whale who, united by empathy, have the permanent goal of saving humanity and all species of the earth.