This short film is a poetic celebration of dark skin as a symbol of identity, heritage, and strength. Through reflection and ancestral wisdom, it affirms that beauty is inherent something that naturally shines without needing to be sought.
My name is Alonso Machado, an Afro-Spanish cinematographer currently studying at ESCAC in Barcelona, Spain. My passion for cinema comes from living in different parts of the world and a desire to capture and preserve those moments through film.
My name is Alonso Machado, an Afro-Spanish cinematographer currently studying at ESCAC in Barcelona, Spain. My passion for cinema comes from living in different parts of the world and a desire to capture and preserve those moments through film.
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