The short film “Memoria sota l’Aigua” in which I participate, as the main actress and co-writer, is not only a work of fiction; It is a deep emotional journey that invites reflection on the uprooting and collective memory of those communities that have been submerged by the waters of the swamps. This film project was born from a Short Film Workshop at the Lo Carreró cultural center in Montgai, to give life to a narrative that touches the essence of what it means to belong to a place.

A Deep and Resonant Narrative

The story revolves around a woman who, trapped by the weight of her memories, visits her town’s reservoir daily, looking for a connection with her past. His ritual of immersing himself in the water symbolizes the attempt to recover what was lost, but it also reflects the pain of uprooting and the internal struggle between the desire to forget and the need to remember. When her grandfather invites her to share a meal in memory of her mother, she faces a profound dilemma: participate in the life of the community or remain immersed in her loneliness.

This short film not only presents a personal story; addresses universal questions about identity, loss and resistance. It is a mirror that reflects the experiences of many families who, forced by other people’s decisions, were displaced, seeing how their homes became a symbol of oblivion.

A Call to Solidarity

To carry out this significant work, its Director Alfonso Gazitúa Gaete, Miquel Badia Vendrell, Ricard Guiu Peiró, Jordi Herbera Dolcet and I make an urgent call to the artistic community and film lovers: we need your support as patrons. The production, which seeks to tell stories that are often ignored, is in a crowdfunding campaign on Verkami. Every contribution is crucial to ensure that these voices are heard and that the memory of these people is kept alive.

By supporting this project, you are not only investing in the production of a short film, but you are also participating in an act of cultural resistance. Art, especially film, has the power to open dialogue and foster empathy. There is a magic in stories that are not only seen, but felt in the heart; “Memoria sota l’Aigua” seeks to create that link.

The Importance of Collective Memory

As the plot develops, the short film explores how the collective memory of a community is an invaluable heritage that must be protected. Cultural resistance to uprooting and loss becomes a struggle for identity. When people forget their history, they lose the thread that connects them to their identity and their culture.

We will film in the Noguera region, a place steeped in shared stories and memories. The team is committed to evoking those experiences in each scene, and our goal is for the audience to not only observe, but also feel and hear the voices that have been immersed in silence.

Become a Patron

The means chosen to finance us is a crowdfunding campaign on Verkami.

By joining as a patron of “Memòria sota l’Aigua,” you are not only supporting a short film, but you are participating in an artistic and social movement that seeks to rescue what history has tried to erase. This project is a reminder that our stories are valuable, and that each of us has the power to contribute to building a future where our memories are always remembered.

Campaign: https://www.verkami.com/projects/39734-memoria-sota-laigua

Video of Director Alfonso Gazitua: https:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfjEOYeMwEw&t=40s

To discover more about my work, do not hesitate to write to me hola@reluet.com.

Together, we can ensure that the stories of “Memoria sota l’Aigua” are told and preserved for future generations. Each contribution counts and brings us closer to the realization of this work that seeks to illuminate submerged memories.