The Masterpiece
Directed by Alex Lora
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The Masterpiece
Directed by Alex Lora
Narrative Short
Spain | 20 min | 2023
Leo and Diana, a rich couple, bring a broken TV to a recycle point. They meet Salif and his son, two scrap dealers. Diana asks them to come to their house to get more objects. Once there, Leo looks at them collecting objects with mistrust, until they see the scrap dealers have something they want.
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Director Statement
“Tree of Life” is a whimsical short that gives nod to classic fables and fantasy stories. As the director, my focus was to maintain the integrity of the script and create a fun, magical world where Humans and Nymphs can co-exist. We utilized VFX to add a magical twist to the narrative, which enhanced the comedic elements of the film. We also worked closely with our talented cast to ensure that the dialogue flowed smoothly, allowing it to inform our camera movements and capture the essence and fun cadence of the story.
Ultimately, “Tree of Life” is a reminder that we all have a role to play in protecting our planet. By using humor and magic, we hope to inspire viewers to take action towards preserving our environment, while also providing them with a few laughs.
Alex Lora
Director
Winner of seven New York Emmy, finalist for the Oscars-Student Academy Awards, Goya Spanish Academy Award Nominee, and winner of two Gaudi Catalan Academy Awards after being nominated on four occasions, Alex Lora is a Spanish disabled filmmaker based in New York City who has screened three times at Sundance Film Festival as Official Selection. Listed as one of the top 10 promising Spanish directors to watch for in Variety’s Cannes Edition and one of the 10 spanish stars of tomorrow at Screen International. His work has received over 100 awards, being officially selected in some of the most internationally-acclaimed film festivals. Alex has also participated at Berlinale’s Talent Campus, Guadalajara Doculab, Dok.Incubator, Screenwriting CineQuaNon lab, Sources lab, and IFP independent Week. He has taught film at several prestigious universities and received his MFA in Media Arts Production at City College of New York as a Fulbright scholar, mentored by Antonio Tibaldi and Chantal Akerman.
Film Information
Director: Alex Lora
Country: Spain
Year: 2023
Language: Spanish
Runtime: 20 min
Rated:
Credits
Writer: Lluís Quílez, Alfonso Amador
Producer: Lluís Quílez
Cinematography: Manel Aguado
Editor: Àlex Lora
Daniel Grao
as Leo
as Leo
Babou Cham
as Salif
as Salif
Melina Matthews
as Diana
as Diana
Adam Nourou
as Yousef
as Yousef
