A mesmerizing black-and-white portrait of family survival in the remote wetlands of Cuba.
The first thing we hear is the swamp. The first
thing we see is a man carrying a crocodile on
his back. In Cuba’s Zapata wetlands, Landi
moves through a landscape of water, reeds,
and dense forest, hunting to provide for his
family while Mercedes cares for their son at
home. Filmed over eight years, David Bim’s
debut draws us into this remarkable landscape
with mesmerizing black-and-white images and
an extraordinary attention to sound.
A rare portrait, for those who enjoy films
that unfold through observation rather than
explanation.
