EL MONTE

The Woodland

Cuba. 2017. Color. 13 min. Documental. .
  • Film Director: Claudia Claremi.
  • Cinematography: Claudia Claremi.
  • Editing: Claudia Claremi.
  • Music: María del Mar Rosario.
  • Sound: María del Mar Rosario; Nathan Armstrong; Vitor Coroa.
  • Producer: Claudia Claremi.

In Sierra Maestra, Cuba, José Manuel explains to his granddaughter his world view through deep knowledge of natures' mysteries. Plants and people have great resemblances and must respect each other. José Manuel hopes that Malena inherits the knowledge and she becomes a great mountain tree.



Claudia Claremi

Born in Madrid in 1986. She graduated in Documentary Film at the EICTV, International Film and TV School of San Antonio de los Baños, Cuba (2015-2018), and also in Fine Arts at Camberwell College of Arts, London (2009). She was awarded with the INJUVE 2015 grant and she is part of the online Archive of Creators of Madrid. Her art projects and films have been exhibited in several countries as well as at international film festivals.

"Centella" (2018) / "Murciélago" (2018) / "El Monte" (2017) / "Patio de butacas" (2017) / "Cambio de turno" (2016) / "Mírame Mirón" (2013)