"La Primera Piedra 2018 Short Film Exclusive" is a gripping psychological thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. With its immersive atmosphere, strong performance, and tight script, this film is a must-watch for fans of the genre. Don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity to experience the film, along with its behind-the-scenes features and Q&A session.
Set against a backdrop of raw emotion, the film centers on a encounter between an estranged mother and son. The narrative explores a "using each other" dynamic, where the characters navigate a landscape of hidden motives and shared history. Whether viewed as a family drama or a provocative character study involving a "naughty nun" persona, the film thrives on its ambiguity and psychological tension. Cast and Creative Vision
The conflict ignites when Pablo—spoiled, performatively progressive, and drunk—makes a sexually aggressive advance toward Lucía. When she firmly rejects him, his entitlement curdles into rage. He accuses her of misunderstanding, then of “provoking” him, and finally threatens to tell his parents she stole from them.
The film relies on a minimalist cast to heighten its intimate and often tense atmosphere: as the "Mujer" (Woman) Ventura Rodríguez as the "Chico" (Boy) Producers: Juanma Martínez and Bogdan Ionut Toma Production Insights Original Language: Spanish Duration: Approximately 14 minutes
"I wanted the image to feel like a memory that is decaying," Ferreras told us. "The edges of the frame are soft, almost milky. The center is razor sharp. It forces the audience to look at the eyes, not the background. When Mateo cries in the final shot, the tears refract the light in a way that creates a lens flare shaped like a cross. That was not CGI. That was physics and a scratched lens."