HNIFF 2023
They're not alone
Directed by Mathias Maciel Leiva · Paraguay · 3 min · micro · narrative
A mother armadillo and her son live peacefully in the Paraguayan Chaco forest until a monstrous bulldozer devastates their home. Will they be able to confront those who seek to take over their land?
This film's screening window has ended.
From the director
"No Están Solos" was born out of the sadness and helplessness felt when witnessing the environmental situation in the Paraguayan Chaco. A reality that affects us and is felt daily, yet no one seems to do anything to stop the negative impact on nature.
In my role as an artist, I aim to raise awareness about deforestation and its impacts on the flora and fauna of the country's Western Region.
What started as a standalone short film project, thanks to the support and interest of national and international NGOs, had the opportunity to tell two more stories, resulting in chapters 2 and 3.
My main motivation is to create an impact, to spark interest in children and teenagers to care for what is ours, to actively participate in public policies and environmental activism.
Building change through new generations, because the future depends on us.
