Catalan Docs Plumb Music, Online Abuse, Car Racing in Vibrant, Cosmopolitan Lineup
Ann-Marie Corvin Music from the past, online abuse, girl and boy racers – plus the inner lives of primary school children were among the subjects tackled by films featured in the IDFA’s Upcoming Catalan Documentaries strand.Designed to showcase projects nearing completion, the online event kicked off with “I Am” – a heartwarming film that traces four children over eight years through their primary school journey.The documentary’s director Patricia M. Felix then waited a further four years to make the final part of her project, capturing the teenagers’ reactions and comments about their younger selves.Subjects include Mia, who must overcome dyslexia and the charismatic Candella who the children gravitate towards.