Her and them

Synopsis

Three lost women in search of the exiled poet and activist Mercedes Pinto. She was a Spanish poet, playwright, novelist and political activist who was exiled from Spain during the 1920s for her views on divorce and women rights, and inspired artists like Buñuel and Pablo Neruda. Three women –a student, a journalist and a writer- will embark on a journey in search of her roots and legacy.

Director’s Bio

David Baute was born in Garachico, Tenerife, Spain. He studied at the State Institute of Spanish Radio and Television and he specialized as a film editor at TAI Film School, Madrid. He continued studying film direction at the International Film School of Havana, Cuba.

Festivals & Awards

• Malaga Film Festival- Silver Biznaga Women Rights Award
• Trieste Latin American Film Festival- Malvinas Award
• Guadalajara International Film Festival- Official Selection
• Bogota Film Festival- Official Selection
• Atlantidoc- Official Selection
• Ourense Film Festival- Official Selection
• Tübingen-Stuttgart Latin Film Festival- Official Selection
• Muestra de Nuevo Cine de Cuba