Hurgar la Herida
Hurgar la Herida (Twist the Knife) is a mystery-drama that follows Henry and his newly-blind daughter, Sonia, on their journey to scatter the ashes of his late wife and her beloved mother. Unbeknown to them the cathartic ceremony has triggered an ominous veil over them in the forest.
Short, Mystery/Drama
Language: Spanish
Runtime: 15 min
Color: Color
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Negative Format: 16 mm(Kodak Vision 250D 7246)
Cinematography Process: Digital Intermediate (4K UHD, master format)
Hurgar la Herida (Twist the Knife) is a mystery-drama that follows Henry and his newly-blind daughter, Sonia, in their journey to scatter the ashes of his late wife and her beloved mother. During the intimate ceremony, Sonia asks her dad to describe in detail the last photograph taken of her with her mother, which prompts a cathartic response mixed with grief and guilt, as his wife’s death and his daughter's recent loss of sight were a consequence of his poor decisions one fateful night. As a result, mystery and more tragedy ensue, and an ominous veil hangs over them in the forest.
Synopsis
Director's Statement
Catharsis refers to the release, and hence relief, from repressed thoughts and emotions, resulting in a sense of renewal and restoration. It is an essential element in the healing process of a painful situation, such as the loss of a loved one. However, in these situations, families can fall into a state of psychological equilibrium in order to reduce tension, wherein one might avoid displaying their authentic selves or sharing their feelings and pain. This could result in a lack of communication, loss of trust, and an overall repression of emotions. With the inability to release or regulate emotions, a common counter-reaction is to assume archetypes that allow some sense of control and expression without the fear of judgment or rejection by our family members. Through symbols, this film represents the unfamiliar aspects of these archetypes and its instability in the grieving process.
with ……………………………............ Natalia Zubieta
Wilmar Saldarriaga Maria Martin
sound recordist ………………........Veralucia Quispe
1st camera assistant …………......Rand Rosenberg
2nd camera assistant ……… ..... Justin Gold
location scout ...........................Andrew Mills
Andrew Kittle
production assistants ………….... Robbie Perez
Anna Sapienza
editor ………………………………........Juan Palacios
colorist ………………………………..... Luna Sáez
Crew
produced by ………….................. Natalia Zubieta
Sophie Howery Tessa Morefield
Juan Palacios
associate producer.…………....... Ana María Galindo
written by ……………………………… Juan Palacios
script collaborators ……………... Nicolás Ibáñez
Nelson Celis
director of photography ………...Carlos Cardona
sound design …………………………. Javier Prada
music …………………………………….. Carlos Durán
Juan is a producer at NBCUniversal and an independent film director, editor, cinematographer, and photographer based in New York City. His work is shaped by his experiences as a visual artist and immigrant, often exploring identity and perspective through a cinematic lens.
Originally from Ipiales, a city in the Andean highlands of southern Colombia, Juan holds an MA in Media Studies. His film Un Espectador (A Spectator) premiered at NSP Latine ShortsFest at Quad Cinema and received multiple awards, including Best Thriller Short Film at the Indie Short Fest.
He is currently in post-production on his next film, Hurgar La Herida (Twist the Knife).
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JUAN PALACIOS